Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has provided the latest team news update ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday afternoon at the Amex Stadium.
Solskjaer said that centre-back, Axel Tuanzebe is close to a return to first-team training as he recovers from a foot injury.
“Axel is getting closer to training with the team. He’s on the grass, and after the international break he should be fine to join us,” Solskjaer told Man United’s official website on Friday.
“During the lockdown, he was working hard, then as soon as we got going after the restart his foot was sore, so he had to have an operation.
“Now he’s really raring to go again. I’m looking forward to getting him back.
“We will get better and better and fitter and fitter. But we can’t wait and say ‘well, we’ll get fit in 3 weeks’ time’. We need to get going straight away.”
Solskjaer added that there are no further fitness concerns in his team ahead of Brighton clash, with defender, Phil Jones, the only other known absentee due to injury.
Solskjaer’s side head to the game after defeating Luton Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup third-round tie on Tuesday.
The kick-off time for the match is 12:30 pm.
Solskjaer, also warned out-of-favour players that they have to work their way back into his plans, insisting it is not his job to keep them happy.
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Jesse Lingard, who was left out of United’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace, is yet to be persuaded to leave Old Trafford, although his representatives have held initial talks with several clubs in England and Europe.
Andreas Pereira, Sergio Romero, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo have all failed to feature in either of Solskjaer’s matchday squads this season, including Tuesday’s Carabao Cup victory at Luton.
Solskjaer, speaking at a press conference ahead of the trip to Brighton, made it clear all he wants to do is get results.
“Players are happy when they play well and win games,” “It’s not my job to keep them happy. My job is to pick players to get results.
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“It’s up to them to be fit, to work hard and be ready when called upon.” It’s not my job to keep them happy. My job is to pick players to get results. It’s up to them to be fit, to work hard and be ready when called upon.” “It’s not my job to keep them happy. My job is to pick players to get results. Solskjaer said.
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