Published 03:58 IST, November 9th 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Greenwood, Martial and Rashford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, praised Greenwood, Martial, and Rashford after a goal from each of the players earned United in the Round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League
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Manchester United manr, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, praised Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford after a goal from each of players against Partizan Belgrade earned Red Devils a place in UEFA Europa League kckout sts. However, place for first place in Group L is still on with one more match to define places of Manchester United, Partizan, AZ Alkmaar, and Astana.
Ole impressed with Greenwood, Martial, and Rashford
Mason Green opened scoring for Manchester United after a spectacular pass from Marcus Rashford in 21st minute before a deflected shot by Partizan's defender bounced off Greenwood and gave chance to Anthony Martial to make a solo effort and bag second goal for his team in 33rd minute.
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A long pass from Juan Mata to left-back Ashley Young and n Young's pass to Marcus Rashford helped . 10 to score third goal of match with an unstoppable left-footed shot into top right corner in 49th minute and that proved to be eugh for Red Devils to secure ir place in round of 32.
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A top-class performance
Solskjaer stated that he was pleased with his team's performance and added that all three goals were top-class. He furr added that re should have been more goals but first one composed team and helped m play in a mature way. He furr added that Mason Greenwood showed great composure as a player and performed very well.
Ole was of opinion that probably Martial's solo goal was highlight of match but he was also very impressed with Rashford's left-footed goal. He also said that Rashford will need to score more goals with his left foot as he would often be in that position.
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manr said that Marcus was in some great positions during match and made great runs on passes that he got, missed a few chances as Partizan's goalkeeper saved his shots but goal that he finally scored will give him a lot of confidence in upcoming matches.
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With United's place cemented in last 32, Solskjaer stated that a few key players could be rested ahead of ir last Group st match against Astana in Kazakhstan in UEFA Europa League. He justified his statement by stating that it will be necessary to take such a decision as United has a busy fixture ahead with matches against Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City.
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An injury concern for Manchester United
only negative point from game was Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire picking up injuries during game at Old Trafford. As McTominay has proved to be a key part of United's midfield, his ankle injury has concerned Manchester United boss. Ole stated that Scott's injury did t look too good as he twisted his ankle. Ole hoped that midfielder would be fit in time to face Brighton but was t sure if player would be up for selection or t.
(With inputs from ncies)
03:58 IST, November 9th 2019