Odion Ighalo arrived on deadline day and could have a possible debut for Manchester United against Chelsea. He was on a 14-day incubation after his arrival from China following the coronavirus fear. Also, he has been working away from the first-team squad.
How the Coronavirus Fear Hinders a Possible Debut for Manchester United?
The coronavirus has been widespread and killed for over a thousand people in China alone. This airborne virus is causing fear as it is contagious. According to sources, Odion Ighalo moves to Old Trafford in the last few hours of January.
Ighalo needs to be placed in quarantine to make sure that he shows no signs of the virus. It was a very crucial time for him to train away from the squad. Luckily, the 14-day period expires this weekend just right in time for his possible debut for Manchester United against Chelsea on Monday.
Ighalo to Play for Manchester United
According to football betting sources, the striker to train away from the AON Complex at present. He signed a loan deal from the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season.
The Nigerian player did not travel with the rest of his teammates to the warm weather training camp in Spain. It is due to fears that he will be unable to re-enter the United Kingdom as per sources in online gambling South Korea.
Instead, he undergoes training at the Great Britain Taekwondo Centre with performance coach Wayne Richardson. However, he will be able to travel with the team for the upcoming match against Chelsea. Furthermore, they will be focusing on his fitness for the week to get him sharp.
Odion Ighalo will aim to help Manchester United compete in the race of the top four positions in the Premier League. With this move, you may be able to consider making changes to your betting pick.