Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has conducted his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s return to Premier League action.
United host Newcastle tomorrow and ahead of that clash, Solskjaer spoke to the press and the briefing was streamed at 1.30pm on United’s official app.
There were plenty of questions about Cristiano Ronaldo but also an injury update from Solskjaer about a host of players.
Some, such as Dean Henderson, Alex Telles and Scott McTominay are coming back from injury, while Jadon Sancho had to pull out of the England squad too.
The likes of Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof were away with their countries and action on Wednesday night, and Solskjaer offered an update on a host of players.
“Dean has not got the after effects and tiredness any more, so that’s very positive. Telles is not 100 per cent yet, still a few weeks away. Scott has recovered very quickly from the operation.
“I’m not sure if he’s going to play or not – probably not, depending on who we have available. Jadon’s come back in with a minor knock, trained the last couple of days, determined to be fit and he’s available.
“Cristiano’s trained all week, so he’s available. Luke, Victor and Harry haven’t had a lot of recovery but they’re available too.”
Solskjaer hinted there that McTominay’s involvement against Newcastle could hinge on whether Fred is available.
As it stands, he is banned by FIFA’s regulations, but other South American players across the league are in the same situation and look set to play, like Miguel Almiron.
Sancho pulling out of the England squad has given him the best chance of being fit, and he may well line up on the left of the front three here.
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