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Solskjaer criticises 'difficult' ball used in Europa League tie

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised the ball used in Manchester United’s Europa League draw with Club Brugge.

The Red Devils came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-32 tie in Belgium, with Anthony Martial’s 14th goal of the season cancelling out an early strike by Bonaventure Dennis.

The game was played in difficult conditions, with high winds, rain and even hail swirling around the Jan Breydel Stadium.

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Solskjaer, therefore, was reasonably satisfied to come away with a draw, though he felt it wasn’t just the weather that hindered their display.