Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opens up on two injuries ahead of Liverpool clash

Solskjaer previews Man Utd v Liverpool in Premier League

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened up on his decision to start Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes against Liverpool today. The pair were both doubts for the match at Old Trafford. And he’s also opened up on the absent Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial. 

Manchester United go up against Liverpool hoping to get their Premier League campaign back on track.

And they’ve gone strong for the match against the Reds, with David De Gea starting in goal.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw start either side of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, while Fred, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes have been picked in midfield.

And, up top, United have gone with Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mason Greenwood.

Explaining his team selection to MUTV before the match, Solskjaer said: “There’s loads of thinking behind every team selection.

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“And I felt that team had a good performance.

“We of course got the 60 minutes, made some subs, the subs did a very good job themselves they could have been disappointed this morning when they’re not in the team.

“We have a big squad, a strong squad and the game is always 90 minutes.”

Solskjaer also opened up on Varane and Martial, too, expressing a hope they’d be back for next weekend’s match with Tottenham.

“Of course Raphael and Anthony didn’t make it so they’re the two we’re missing,” he said. 

“Hopefully they’ll be back for maybe next weekend.”

Speaking on Friday, Solskjaer called on United to be at their best.

“It’s a massive rivalry because of the history of the two clubs – and the amount of titles and trophies we have won,” he said.

“There is a history between the two cities and the two football clubs. It’s a rivalry you have to embrace. You have to take it up.

“You have to hold your hands up and say they (Liverpool) are a very good club and a very good team.

“And then you have to make sure you’re better than them.

“For the last four years, Liverpool have been tremendous – and we’re chasing them.

“Over the last four years, the results mean we’ve been behind them.

“But we have taken steps – and the next step is to be above them again.

“Last season is history now and hopefully this season we can achieve something better.”

And he also said: “I’d expect us to improve in the next couple of months, definitely.

“Of course Cristiano has been here for a month, Jadon has been here for two months and Marcus Rashford is just coming back.

“Edinson Cavani had to wait longer in the run up to when he could join us as well.

“It is exciting to have these types of players to work with, but then it is about finding the right balance.”

United lost 4-2 to Liverpool in the same fixture last season. And, two years ago, they drew 0-0. 

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