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·12 May 2021

Solskjaer: Maguire must get fit for Man Utd before England

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Harry Maguire's prime commitment is to the club.

Maguire's hopes of playing for England at Euro 2020 won't be a factor in United's bid to get their captain fit for the Europa League final, says Solskjaer.


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Maguire is on crutches after damaging ligaments in his left ankle at Aston Villa on Sunday, and Solskjaer insists United will do all they can to have him available for the clash with Villarreal in Gdansk in two weeks' time.

"You always try to look after players long-term," said the Norwegian. "If he's fit he'll play for us, if he's not he won't.

"We're hopeful he's ready and if he's ready for us he'll be ready for the Euros. Norway's not in the Euros, I'm not really that concerned.

"The good news is it wasn't broken. There was no fracture, but a ligament injury is serious. If I'm very positive that is maybe stretching it, I'm hopeful he might be ready for it.

"I don't think he'll play in the league again, but we'll do everything we can to get him ready for the final."

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