Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he could be considering introducing new-signing Amad Diallo off the bench during Thursday night’s Europa League tie against Real Sociedad.
Coming into the important tie, the Red Devils carry a 4-0 lead from the first-leg.
In an attempt to ensure his side’s performance levels don’t drop, Solskjaer has named a strong starting 11 which includes Bruno Fernandes captaining the team.
©️ @B_Fernandes8 will lead out the Reds this evening! ✊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 25, 2021
However, although several youngsters have been named on the bench, including Amad Diallo and Ethan Galbraith, the Norweigan gaffer has been quick to emphasis their equal importance.
“It’s a hope that you can go and give them [youngsters] time when it’s enjoyable,” Solskjaer said.
“But it might be needed. You might need a bright spark out there […] It might be that they’ll have to come on and do something to win the game.”
🗣 A quick word from the boss, as the Reds look to finish what we started last week in the #UEL
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 25, 2021
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