More knee surgery for Solskjaer

The injury-plagued 34-year-old striker reported discomfort in his knee while training with the Norway squad on Sunday and after consultation with United, was sent to hospital for an operation.

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Solskjaer: Operation was successful

Thor Einar Anderson, Norway's team doctor, said surgeons removed some cartilage from Solskjaer's right knee to help reduce swelling.

"He had swelling and intermittent locking of the joint, so he was operated on this morning in Oslo," said Anderson.

"There were no complications and he is now fine. Hopefully, he will be back in full training in some weeks. We hope this is not something that will return again but it's too soon to say"

Solskjaer has undergone two knee reconstructions in recent years but he is expected to be able to train fully in a matter of weeks, and insists the new injury is not a serious one.

"I don't want you to write my football career history book yet," Solskjaer said.

"I was relieved to discover that this wasn't new, but something from the injury in March. Physically and mentally I'm ready to join the team at the start of the season in four weeks.

"The whole operation was discussed with United. They were fine with me having the surgery in Norway and, by the way, the surgeon is invited to next year's Champions League final!"

Norway team doctor Thor Einar Anderson added: "(The surgery) went fine. We found what we expected. The knee was swollen and the joint was irritated, but we treated it. Hopefully it will be better when Ole resumes his training.

"We hope this is not something that will return again and again.

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