Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is optimistic that the brute injury Jesse Lingard sustained with AZ Alkmaar in Manchester Uniteds goalless draw isnt as serious as initially feared.
Lingard, omitted from Gareth Southgates latest group, hobbled off the pitch that was plastic at the Cars Jeans Arena at stoppage-time, leaving United to finish the stalemate at ADO Den Haags home – AZs temporary residence – together with 10 guys.
With Uniteds attacking alternatives already threadbare, Solskjaer can afford the loss of the next forward to injury ahead of a run of six away games in seven – starting with Sundays trip live on Sky Sports.
However, talking after the 0-0 draw against AZ, the United boss indicated Lingards withdrawal was sterile.
Jesse tweaked his hamstring, he did not feel he could risk it, Solskjaer explained. Hopefully it is not too bad.
Solskjaer delivered his message after Uniteds alarming away form took a turn for the worse in The Hague.
United didnt register a shot as their winless streak on the road.
However, an optimistic Solskjaer insisted that he was satisfied with Uniteds display, including:it is a good point away from home against a tricky opponent onto a tough surface.
We got to grips with all the astroturf until the second half, at the first half it took time to get control of the ball and the game.
But Im happy with the boys. The debut of Brandon [Williams]. You cannot see any nerves, he is so brave, brave when shooting the ball and going forward and a excellent defender.
There are lots of games we can and should have won, I dont think it [the 10-game winless streak] is an issue.
Today we have a good point away from home, if you buy a point away in the group and acquire your home games youll undergo.
Solskjaer was less impressed with the officiating in Holland, asserting when Alkmaar defender Stijn Wuytens brought down in the region Marcus Rashford, his side was denied a penalty.
It ought to have been a triumph, the Norwegian additional. I am fed up speaking about penalties we should have experienced, Arsenal on Monday and now.
you cannot get that choice wrong in football. The linesman looks straight in the handle Marcus and his foot was wiped by the guardian .
it is a terrible decision, unfortunately we didnt get it, however there is no point me complaining. Therell come a stage when these decisions move our way, thats my consistently positive view.
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