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Fernandes, Pogba can thrive in United midfield, says Solskjaer

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Aug. 19, 2019 file photo, Manchester United's Paul Pogba reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton AFP

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes playmaker Bruno Fernandes and record signing Paul Pogba can form a strong midfield partnership when the Premier League season resumes following the COVID-19 disruption.

The 25-year-old Fernandes, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in January, registered three goals and four assists in nine matches, adding creativity to the team with Pogba out of action due to a foot injury.

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