Release date: Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Phil Jones has travelled with Manchester United to the Europa League final due to a knee injury, confirmed by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 28-year-old has had a rough season and made the last 8 appearances in the FA Cup fourth-round win in January at Tranmere.
Jones has been absent since returning to football after the coronavirus was suspended due to injury, but was included in United’s 30-man squad for the 16-year-long Europa League circular in Germany.
However, the zaguero will appear in the quarter-finals against FC Copenhagen or beyond due to a knee challenge that has made him stay in Manchester.
“Phil underwent an individual education program in the post-blocking era to optimize the recovery of a knee problem,” United coach Solskjaer told the club’s website.
“It was a smart opportunity, as we had enough politics in defensive positions for the remaining Premier League matches and will continue to paint with a physical trainer at the Aon education complex while the team is in Germany.
Ethan Galbraith, Ethan Laird and 18-year-old defender Teden Mengi, who made his debut for Manchester United against LASK on Wednesday, are from the Cologne team.
Axel Tuanzebe and Luke Shaw have been kicked off the current Europa League roster due to end-of-season injuries.
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