Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces anxious wait to see extent of Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial injuries

‘Let’s hope they aren’t too serious’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces anxious wait to see extent of Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial injuries after Manchester United fall to PSG defeat

  • Man United lost 2-0 to PSG in the Champions League last-16 first leg
  • Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial were both substituted in the first half
  • United are unable to determine of the magnitude of Lingard and Martial’s injuries
  • The Red Devils will have to ‘wait a couple of days’ before giving a diagnosis

Manchester United face a nervous wait to find out the severity of injuries suffered by Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial in the Champions League last-16 first leg tie against PSG. 

The Red Devils were defeated 2-0 by Les Parisiens thanks to second-half goals by Prisnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe, with United midfielder Paul Pogba being shown a late red card.

Speaking after the game, Man United boss Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer said: ‘Jesse and Anthony give us something, let’s hope they are not too serious. They are muscle injuries so we will have to wait a couple of days.’ 

Jesse Lingard was withdrawn in first half stoppage time in the game against PSG

Lingard held his thigh before being substituted in the Champions League last 16 first leg tie

Lingard held his thigh before being substituted in the Champions League last 16 first leg tie

The midfielder looked dejected as he walked off the pitch with the Red Devils physio

The midfielder looked dejected as he walked off the pitch with the Red Devils physio

Lingard was consoled by team-mate Luke Shaw as he reached the touchline

Lingard was consoled by team-mate Luke Shaw as he reached the touchline

Martial went to ground on 45 minutes, still feeling the effects of a heavy challenge by PSG midfielder Marco Verratti. 

Lingard then had to be replaced in first-half stoppage time, with the midfielder collapsing to the turf while holding his hamstring, before limping towards the dugout 

‘Today was a kind of a reality check on the level of the top teams,’ Solskjaer added. 

‘That is the level we want to get to. Top four is one thing. United should be at the top. They are a top team. 

Anthony Martial also had to be replaced on 45 minutes after suffering a muscle injury

Anthony Martial also had to be replaced on 45 minutes after suffering a muscle injury

The Frenchman was on the receiving end of a robust tackle by PSG midfielder Marco Verratti

The Frenchman was on the receiving end of a robust tackle by PSG midfielder Marco Verratti

‘They [our players] know we need to step up our level. We are disappointed. 

‘There is a determination in the dressing room to put this right,’ the Norwegian said, looking ahead to the away leg on March 6.

‘We will give it a go. If we get to half-time with a one-goal lead, that is what we have to aim for.’

Martial was also offered support by full-back Shaw before being deemed unable to continue

Martial was also offered support by full-back Shaw before being deemed unable to continue

Martial was seen stretching on the touchline in hope of making an unlikely recovery

Martial was seen stretching on the touchline in hope of making an unlikely recovery

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