OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER may be forced into starting Odion Ighalo against RB Leipzig in Manchester United’s crucial Champions League clash.
The Red Devils face the German outfit at the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday evening knowing a point will see them progress into the knockout stages.
This is how Manchester United could start against RB Leipzig on Tuesday
United currently sit top of Group H on goal difference alone, with Paris Saint-Germain and Leipzig both also having nine points.
But in a blow for the Premier League giants, they are a facing a mini-crisis up top with Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani to miss the game through injury.
Though Solskjaer did reveal that David De Gea and Luke Shaw are fit enough to be in contention to feature.
He said: “David is back again. Luke will be travelling with us.
“Anthony and Edinson, they had minor things, but they won’t make the trip, no.”
Now fully fit, De Gea could immediately replace Dean Henderson between the sticks for the crunch clash.
However Shaw could have to settle for a place on the bench with left-back Alex Telles impressing in his absence.
England youth international Aaron Wan-Bissaka will once again slot in at right-back, with a likely centre-back pairing to consist of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Solskjaer could opt to start a diamond midfield formation having beaten Leipzig 5-0 in October using the system.
Fred’s suspension could see Nemanja Matic start as the defensive midfielder.
Paul Pogba could then partner Donny van de Beek in the middle of the pitch, with Bruno Fernandes deployed behind the strikers.
Marcus Rashford will almost certainly spearhead the attack, and he could play alongside Nigeria international Ighalo.
The ex-Watford striker has featured in just four matches this season, and hasn’t appeared in the Premier League since the opening day defeat against Crystal Palace.
Though he did come off the bench in the 3-1 defeat against PSG last week.
Solskjaer could also choose to partner Mason Greenwod next to Rashford against Leipzig.
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