"Marcus, yeah, we've managed him and we've had to manage him for quite a while actually," Solskjaer said.

"Of course last year with his back, then he had his shoulders, which he's recovered really well from, and I feel he's gone through the worst of this foot (issue) as well and he almost played a full game against Leeds.

"He's available for selection again on Thursday, so I think he's happy with the progress that he's made.

"We didn't lose any anyone after the Leeds game, which was a great preparation for us because it's a high intensity, very, very difficult game."

Anthony Martial and Phil Jones remain absent for United, but Eric Bailly is available to make his first appearance since the Europa League last-16 first leg draw with AC Milan on March 11.

The Ivory Coast international has recently recovered from Covid-19 and this week signed a new deal until 2024, with the option of a further year.

"Eric's been showing that he's more and more resilient, he's been more robust," Solskjaer said.

"Of course Covid, no-one can be guaranteed there so that was a disappointment.

"But I think he's shown throughout this season that he's maturing, developing and getting better.

"Of course we want to get the best out of Eric.

"He's a very highly regarded member of our squad, the boys love him. He's got such a good heart about him and his performances when he plays, he never lets us down.

"He's a heart on the sleeve kind of guy and you know you'll get blocked tackles and aggression, as a defender should do.

"But he's improving with the ball, he's improving with his build-up play and I'm very pleased that he's going to stay."