Man Utd boss Solskjaer lifts lid on dropping Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial for Chelsea
Manchester United take on Chelsea in the FA Cup this evening and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to leave Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial on the bench.
Man Utd vs Chelsea: Solskjaer and Lampard preview clash
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to start with Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba on the bench for the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea at Wembley this evening. The Red Devils manager believes fresh legs coming on late in the game could make all the difference.
United will face Arsenal in the final if they can beat the Blues in the 6pm kick-off.
But they also know they face a crucial last two Premier League matches against West Ham in the next week in their quest to qualify for the Champions League.
Solskjaer believes that making the changes gives his side the best chance to make the final and finish in the top four.
He explained: "They've played a lot of football so it's about freshening up the team and also giving them of course a chance to make a difference when they come on."
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Solskjaer also explained that Brandon Williams is now fully recovered after suffering an eye injury in the draw against Southampton.
He explained: "He says he is fine, he can see out of his eye now.
"We just had to give him enough time so that his eye functioned enough.
"He is ready and raring to go."
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made changes for the FA Cup semi-final (Image: GETTY)
FA Cup semi-final line-ups
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Maguire, Williams, Matic, Fred, Fernandes, James, Rashford