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Chelsea vs Man Utd: Solskjaer names Ighalo in squad for EPL clash

Afnews Editor

Feb 17, 2020

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has included Odion Ighalo in his 18-man matchday squad, for their trip to Chelsea on Monday night.

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The 30-year-old finally joined the rest of the team for training on Sunday, after his 14-day incubation elapsed.

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Ighalo did not travel with Solkjaer and the squad for their winter break in Marbella, Spain last week over coronavirus fears.

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However, he kept himself fit with a personal trainer in Manchester.

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It is not certain if Solskjaer will hand the Nigerian his debut from the start at Stamford Bridge.

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According to TalkSport, Ighalo might be given a chance, as "the Red Devils have nothing to lose by sticking their new signing up frontÔÇØ.

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Kick off is 9pm West African time.

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