Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits it will be a "blow" if Harry Maguire isn't fit in time for this week's Europa League final against Villarreal.

Maguire had barely missed a minute of match action before suffering ankle ligament damage in the recent Premier League victory over Aston Villa.

“Oh, it's a blow, definitely, when your captain, your ever-present captain, your leader is out," admitted Solskjaeer, before describing Maguire as a highly effective figure in both boxes.

“Harry defends ours and he creates chances for us [in theirs]. He hasn't scored enough goals yet but he's always a threat. So that's a big blow [if he's out]. And he's a vocal leader, he organises everyone. But he's still in and around the dressing room, he's doing everything he can to help the players."