Martial ruled of Man United clash against AZ Alkmaar

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Anthony Martial will not return to the side in time for Thursday’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar.

The Frenchman has missed the last five Manchester United games with a hamstring injury, including Monday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.

Speaking after that encounter at Old Trafford, the boss revealed our no.9 will not be back for the trip to the Netherlands.

“Maybe the weekend [against Newcastle United, he will be back] but if not, after the weekend. Definitely not Thursday,” Ole said in his post-match press conference.

Another who missed the meeting with the Gunners was Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the full-back absent after coming down with a dose of tonsillitis.

Phil Jones is also set to miss the Europa League clash after he picked up a knock in last week’s Carabao Cup shoot-out victory over Rochdale. However, Diogo Dalot and Angel Gomes could return after the pair were both unavailable for the last two games due to injury.