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17:13 GMT 20/02/2020
The Nigerian is set to start as a substitute against the Belgians at Jan Breydel Stadium
Odion Ighalo is on the bench for Manchester United’s Europa League clash against Club Brugge, with Anthony Martial given another chance to impress.
The ex-Nigeria international made his Red Devils bow in the 2-0 triumph against Chelsea at Stamford, where he nearly found the net in his few minutes on the pitch.
#MUFC XI v Club Brugge: Romero, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Williams, Matic, Mata, Pereira, Lingard, Martial
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However, against the Belgians, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has chosen to start Ighalo on the bench.
Victory for the English team over Philippe Clement’s men will put them in a good position to qualify for the Round of 16 ahead of the return leg.
In the same vein, Eric Bailly who earned rave reviews against Frank Lampard’s men will also be on the bench.
