Solskjaer backs 'leader' Tuanzebe to shine at Man Utd

Tuanzebe, who has suffered a number of injuries, kept Kylian Mbappe and Neymar quiet in his first game in 10 months as United overcame Paris St Germain 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday and Solskjaer was full of praise for the 22-year-old centre back.

“It was a great performance by a kid who’s not played for 10 months. I’m delighted for him, such a professional character... he works really hard, been thorough in rehab,” Solskjaer told reporters ahead of Saturday’s game against Chelsea.

“I’m pleased for him. Now it’s about getting consistency in his performances, he’s got to stay injury-free but I think he can kick on, he’s a leader.

“He can play right back, centre back, midfield, he’s a boy who takes responsibility for his own development and he’s doing everything he can to have a long career at United and get that consistency.”