Man United: Solskjaer reacts to win against West Brom
Manchester United will be looking to write the wrongs of their 2-0 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir when they return to Champions League action tomorrow night. The Red Devils were given a reality check by their Group H opponents in Istanbul at the beginning of November and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will need to bounce back in style if they are to remain on course for top spot.
United marked their return from the international break with a 1-0 win over West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes' retaken penalty was enough to earn all three points but the Baggies felt aggrieved after having a penalty of their own overturned by referee David Coote.
United were without the likes of Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw, Mason Greenwood and more against West Brom and Solskjaer will be keen to get all of his injured players back fit as quickly as possible.
He is due to address the media later today, meaning he could shed new light on any fresh injury concerns.
Express Sport is on hand to provide the latest Manchester United injury updates ahead of the clash with Basaksehir.
Man Utd injury news: Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood could return vs Basaksehir (Image: GETTY)
Paul Pogba
The Frenchman missed the win over West Brom with an ankle injury, which was aggravated while away on international duty.
Solskjaer is optimistic he will be back available for tomorrow's match, as he eyes a rare start.
“Paul got a knock in the last [France] game and he started feeling it yesterday after the session,” Solskjaer told United's website before the win over West Brom.
“Well, he felt it before the session, but he couldn’t carry on. Hopefully he’ll be okay for Tuesday.”
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Luke Shaw
Shaw will miss the match with the Turkish Super Lig side with a hamstring injury picked up in the 3-1 win over Everton.
He was expected to mis around four weeks of action, so this game will come too soon for him.
Alex Telles is set to fill in again after recovering from COVID-19.
Shaw is unlikely to be rushed back with United well-stocked at left-back with Brandon Williams also waiting for an opportunity to impress.
Greenwood is expected to return against Basaksehir, after a spell on the sidelines with illness.
He was tipped to play against West Brom but once again, he was absent from the match day squad.
Solskjaer said on Greenwood last Friday: “Of course the headlines are going to be there about him when he scores, (or) if he doesn’t play.
“Everyone’s allowed to not be well and if you’re not well, you can’t train. He’s now stayed away, he’s been away eight or nine days from training. We’re just starting building him up again."
Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw is working hard to recover from a hamstring injury (Image: GETTY)
Other absentees
Eric Bailly
The Ivorian is hoping to make his return tomorrow after picking up a problem while away on international duty.
Jesse Lingard
The attacking midfielder has not featured since the Carabao Cup win over Brighton but is not yet ruled out on tomorrow's game.
Phil Jones
Solskjaer previously stated that Jones was expected to return to full fitness in December after a hefty lay off with a knee injury.
Either way, he remains excluded from United's Premier League and Champions League squad.