VIDEO: Solskjaer discusses decision not to start Bruno Fernandes

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Solskjaer defended decision not to start Bruno Fernandes. DUGOUT

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Bruno Fernandes' absence from Manchester United's starting 11 after their 3-1 defeat by Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Man Utd travelled to the KP stadium to play Leicester in an FA Cup quarter-final. 

Leicester took the lead after 24 minutes after Fred made a shocking error. His pass back to the keeper was intercepted by Kelechi Iheanacho and he made no mistake. Mason Greenwood levelled before half-time, but Youri Tielemans put Leicester back ahead on 52 minutes. United then brought on their big guns, but Iheanacho headed home a free-kick to seal the 3-1 win. 

Solskjaer did not bring on Bruno Fernandes until the 64th minute and he defended his decision to not start him after the game. Have a listen to his comments in the video above!

After the match, Fred was racially abused on social media with various offensive comments and symbols posted on his photos. 

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