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Man Utd receive MAJOR boost… this could be crucial in race for Premier League top four
MANCHESTER UNITED have received a major boost with Victor Lindelof rejecting a call-up for the Swedish national team.
The defender is fully fit but will not be part of the Sweden squad that faces Romania and Norway during the international break.
Lindelof has rejected the chance to join up with his national team, citing ‘personal reasons’ for his decision.
It’s believed that Lindelof made the choice after best friend John Guidetti was left out of the Sweden squad.
Guidetti and Lindelof were both part of Janne Andersson’s side at last year’s World Cup in Russia, with Sweden reaching the quarter-finals.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will likely be pleased by Lindelof’s decision, with United facing a crucial last couple of months of the season.
The Red Devils are battling for a place in the Premier League top four and are also still in the Champions League.
They face Barcelona in the quarter-finals and an extra few days of rest for Lindelof could be key for the run-in.
And Solskjaer has told his players to make sure they are recharged and focused when they return from the international break.
“It [the international break] is happening so we cannot do anything about it,” Solskjaer said.
“To the players who go away with international teams, go and enjoy, go and play as well as you can.
“Some of them have been called back into a squad, maybe that gives them a boost, but we just need to come back recharged.
“Whatever you are doing, if you have days off, or play with the national team, come back with a big smile, loads of energy and be ready for the league and Champions League.
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“We’re ready to go again after the internationals.
“We’ve got so much to play for. Manchester United, in April and May, we always find our form.
“We can’t wait for the challenge. We’ve got big nights like Barcelona to come and so many highlights to look forward to.
"The players? Don’t worry about their attitude. When they come back again, we’ll give it a good go.”