Our time is now …we are ready to see off these PSG superstars

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THERE was a moment yesterday during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s press conference when the smile which has been a near permanent fixture since he took over as interim manager in December vanished. but the difference in their challenge now is fantastic,” said the United boss.

“They have some of the world’s best players – one of the biggest goalkeeper legends in Gianluigi Buffon, Thiago Silva is one of the best centre-backs, and they have one of the most exciting young players in Kylian Mbappe and the most expensive ever in Neymar.

“Any team that is missing players like Neymar, Cavani and Meunier will miss them, but it gives other players a chance and it makes it more unpredictable for us.”

In contrast, United have no fresh injury worries ahead of tonight’s game with Solskjaer’s only selection decision revolving around his centre-backs. Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones are his most likely pairing.

How far might United go in this competition then?

“The squad is very capable of winning against any opponents,” said Solskjaer. “We have to make sure we go through this one and then take the next challenge as it comes.

“We knew we had a big challenge in front of us because we were far behind in the league and confidence was low after Liverpool [losing 3-1 at Anfield in Jose Mourinho’s final game].

“But they have responded fantastically and I don’t think we could be in a better frame of mind looking forward to the next few games.”