Man Utd new signing Odion Ighalo is unable to join the rest of manchester united squad for their Spanish training camp for fear of potential restriction on travel because of the threat of the new coronavirus.
However, the outbreak of the said virus in China which has led to the death of over 600 people in the country, Ighalo will not be able to train with the rest of United team during the winter break as there
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are concerns he may not be allowed to re-enter England after the winter training.
"Odion Ighalo will definitely stay in Manchester because he just arrived from China in the last 14 days, Solskjaer told United's media.
"Because of the situation of coronavirus in China, we are not sure if he will be allowed to come back to England after our training,
so he will definitely stay in Old Trafford working with a personal coach, personal program and his family then can settle in England as well
"Of course he might have wanted to go with the rest of the players and also got to know them, but the risk of losing him due to potential border restrictions tightening, we want to avoid that from happening.
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According to ManUtdFC Blog Ighalo's absence from the training camp means that his chances of featuring in United's next match at Stamford Bridge on Feb. 17 are in doubt.
Meanwhile, the winter break will allow Man Utd coach to take a closer look at another new January arrival in Bruno Fernandes, who has so far made only one league appearance for the club.
According to manU coach, "I have kept in touch with Bruno, "He had a few days back home to fully
organize himself. "He is going to have to move and say his last goodbyes back home, so he is ready.
He was not 100% satisfied with his debut and there is more to come from him as we expected.
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