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​Man Utd manager Solskjaer confirms 'niggle' for Pogba ahead of Tottenham trip

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Paul Pogba picked up a slight knock against Granada on Thursday.

The Red Devils secured an advantage to take into the second leg of their Europa League quarter final at home, after winning 2-0 away from home.

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes scored the goals for United.

Rashford also has injury concerns going into the weekend game with Tottenham in the Premier League.

Speaking with MUTV post-game, Solskjaer said: "Marcus, as we spoke about, his foot is a bit sore.

"Paul had a bit of a niggle but we should be okay."

On the performance, Solskjaer added: "It was not a perfect night.

"We got three yellow cards and three suspensions. 2-0 is very good result.

"We know how difficult it is to come to Spain. We've got to play well to get a result.

"They [Rashford and Fernandes] have been exceptional, so important for us. It was a very good run by Rashford, takes the ball fantastically. Bruno is so confident on penalties even though the keeper almost saved it.

"Same as always [attitude for next week]. We want to win every game. It's still a young team, a learning team.

"We have to improve all the time. Football catches you so quickly if you rest. We can't have any other approach."

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