Man United boss confirms injury concerns before Leicester game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United (Photo by Martin Rickett/Pool via Getty Images)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United (Photo by Martin Rickett/Pool via Getty Images) /
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Before playing Leicester City in a clash that will give one club Champions League football, Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talked injuries.

We really are enjoying the calm before the storm, as Leicester City and Manchester United fans. Whatever the outcome, Sunday’s match will be one nail-biting affair. Even if it is 0-0 with minimal shooting – nerves will jangle.

That’s not the scoreline Foxes of Leicester predicts for the weekend. If pressed, we believe the Foxes can achieve a 2-1 victory. A one goal margin would certainly be something FoL expects.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms injury concerns before Leicester City game

Before meeting the King Power outfit, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media at his pre-match press conference. After his collision with strong headed former Fox, Harry Maguire, Eric Bailly may be ready for a return versus Leicester. Luke Shaw is also possibly available for Man Utd. However, other defenders Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are unavailable.

Solskjaer seems confident as his team approach this crucial contest. Leicester City won’t be pushovers at all but must attack Man U. Otherwise they might be frustrated by ball keeping tactics by their one point chasing rivals. Both outfits are under pressure with less fit defenders than usual.

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Away from the game, Foxes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has come to the defence of Red Devils stopper David De Gea. Schmeichel doesn’t believe his counterpart deserves some much criticism, as all ‘keepers go through bad form, as well as nominating De Gea as one of the best there is.