The Spaniard has not been included in matchday squads for many games in recent weeks now.
Solskjaer has said that he was away on some personal business for a little while.
The gaffer insists that Mata will be itching to prove his quality against Real Sociedad.
Speaking about Juan Mata’s absence from Man United’s matchday squads over the last few weeks, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “He’s been away for a little while.
“Of course, against West Brom, you’re thinking ‘can we have someone to unlock the door?’
“If we had Juan there, to create that pass… because he has done well in the earlier part of the season, Juan.
“Now he’s back, he’s travelling with us. He’s been bright in training, so if we see Juan on the pitch, he’ll want to prove to his Spanish fans as well what a quality player he is.”
Mata has not played a game for United since the 1-0 win over Watford in the FA Cup 3rd round. But with the Red Devils missing a number of attacking players for the game vs Real Sociedad, the experienced playmaker will be called upon to step up and prove his quality against a side he’s played against quite a few times in his career.
Follow our socials Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google News.
