Man Utd injury crisis: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer concerned about falling behind after key injuries

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned that Manchester United could fall behind from the top-four race after injuries to Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial Before Saturday’s game against Leicester.

Both the Jesse Lingard and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will also be doubtful, with Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw out.
Brendan Rodgers’ unwanted journey to Old Trafford on Saturday of qualifying for next season’s Champions League by their intentions.
Solskjaer spoke up the Foxes’ credentials while hinting that United can not afford to fall behind Leicester, along with alternative top-four competitions including Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.
“Leicester is always a difficult match. It’s a group and a club that is wanting to push the top four I am positive,” he explained. “They have got good players and a very good manager, that is a recognized top manager.
“Brendan’s teams always play very great football and we will need to perform well to deserve three points. We want to get the outcomes we feel we deserve. We are coming into a busy period now, we do not want to be supporting Tottenham or Chelsea or Arsenal.
When asked when Leicester are on exactly the identical level as United today, Solskjaer replied:”I don’t need to talk too much about Leicester.
“I find them as a good group but Man Utd is the largest and best club on the planet. I am sure they wish to enter the top four just as we do. It’s also a challenge that is excellent and a wonderful test. For our players that wish to push nearer to City and Liverpool, here is your chance.”
Solskjaer confirmed both Martial and Pogba will miss Saturday’s visit of Leicester with injury, but both could make their return once United confront week to West Ham United, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
After the set originated without any injuries this week from England duty, lingard and Wan-Bissaka will face late fitness tests.
“The therapy room has been occupied and is,” he explained. “We do not really know who is going to be accessible. Maybe Aaron, maybe Jesse and that’s it from the ones that needed to pull out however I can not guarantee these two will probably be matched either.”
“Pogba won’t be match unless he’s had a miraculous comeback overnight. He has not been prepared to train at 100 percent.
“We hope more could be prepared for West Ham, Paul and Anthony are in that category. I believe they’ll be ready for then. I can not say more than that.”
Sky Sports’ Gerard Brand
‘Having taken just five points from their opening four games, that this headache could not have come at a worse moment for Manchester United.
‘Solskjaer’s overhaul of United during the summer focused mainly.
‘Together with Martial Pogba and Shaw Wan-Bissaka and Lingard doubtful, also outside, It’s likely Nemanja Matic will line up with Scott McTominay and among Andreas Pereira or Juan Mata.
‘At right-back, either Timothy Fosu-Mensah or Axel Tuanzebe could cover Wan-Bissaka, together with Ashley Young covering Shaw on the left, and in front, Marcus Rashford will be likely to be flanked among Mason Greenwood or Mata and by Daniel James.
‘Only one of the prospective replacements – Pereira – has performed over 100 minutes this season from a 360. Fosu-Mensah and Tuanzebe haven’t any moments, while Matic has 22 and Greenwood 47.
‘Against a Leicester side sitting unbeaten and third, conquer here might depart United five things with just one top-six opponent, and away from the top four before the week that is European.’
The United manager also resisted his need to stay at the club.
The Spaniard will be free to enter talks from January 1 with clubs from abroad and will soon be out of contract at Old Trafford at the close of the effort.
“I need David to remain here, he knows that. David is the best goalkeeper in the world.
“We have noticed that over the years. I am hoping that I will make sure that he is going to finish his career at United in the highest level.
“You’ve been loads of discussions and discussions between David and also the club and hopefully we could do it.”
Sky Sports News understands the Spain’keeper was in discussions over a deal with United on the summer and was provided between #350,000 and #375,000 a week to remain at Old Trafford.

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