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Sources: Manchester United players told to stay indoors at Astana

Manchester United players have been told they should not go outside for more than 10 minutes at a time when they travel to play FC Astana in the Europa League because of freezing conditions in Kazakhstan, sources have told ESPN FC.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team are set to face plunging temperatures of -20 degrees Celsius (-4 F) for their Group L clash, prompting club officials to advise players and staff to stay indoors.

The game will be played under a closed roof and on an artificial surface at the 30,000-capacity Astana Arena on Nov. 28.

But members of the travelling party have also been told to refrain from going outdoors for more than 10 minutes during any down time because of the cold.