Solskjaer explains Lingard absence against Blades

The England international was named as a substitute for the 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur that restarted United’s 2019/20 campaign last Friday, but was not at Old Trafford for our subsequent fixture against the Blades.

Yet Solskjaer cleared that up in an exclusive chat with club media prior to a press conference to preview Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final with Norwich City.

Thankfully, the 27-year-old has only been suffering with a short illness, which has now been overcome, meaning Lingard could play a part in the game at Carrow Road this weekend.

“Jesse is fine now,” said Ole. “He wasn't feeling well. He was ill so we kept him away for a couple of days but he's fine now, and has had his…