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Richard Fay

Manchester United confirm Anthony Martial injury ahead of Tottenham fixture

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial will be 'out for a little while' after he missed Manchester United's fixture with Tottenham in the Premier League.

The French forward picked up an injury on Sunday and has been unable to regain fitness in time for the league meeting on Wednesday night.

Solskjaer has been able to welcome Scott McTominay back for the meeting with Spurs, and the Norwegian thinks his return will be a big boost to United's chances.

"Scotty has been working really hard to be fit, he just couldn't make the (Aston) Villa one, but we are happy to have him back here," Solskjaer told MUTV.

"He is important for us, a leader, a physical presence in the middle. So great to have him back.

"Anthony has got a slight injury on Sunday, so he will be out for a little while."

In the absence of Martial, United have opted to give Mason Greenwood his first league start of the season, and Solskjaer has no doubts the 18-year-old can deliver the goods against Jose Mourinho's side.

The United manager added: "That is the what we do, that is what he has been hoping for, working hard for. Taking his chances in the Europa League, Carabao Cup, he has been taking his chances really well.

"I'm sure he is ready. I can see him creating chances and giving them trouble. Hopefully he will get his goal, because he is a goalscorer."

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