Man United manager Solskjaer takes big risk which could see him lose 1st match

Man United manager Solskjaer takes big risk which could see him lose 1st match

Marcus Rashford has been dropped to the bench by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead Manchester United game against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Victor Lindelof was also excluded from the starting XI as the Norwegian's manager made six changes to the squad that defeat Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last weekend.

Central defensive pair of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones returned to the starting line up as Romelu Lukaku will have to also prove his inclusion in the set-up.

The Red Devils' outstanding goalkeeper David De Gea will captain the side but Solskjaer has explained why Rashford and Lindelof are missing from his line up.

He told MUTV: "There are a couple of niggles. Rashy got a dead leg against Leicester that he's struggled with all week, so we don't want to risk him.

"At the back, we've got a few changes. Victor is out, not a really a concern, he should be okay for Tuesday.

"Chris and Jonah did really well against these at home [in the 4-1 win in December] just before I came so it was a really easy decision."

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