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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises 'mentally strong' Anthony Martial and reveals Manchester United striker is 'not checking' any social media accounts after he was subjected to 'disgusting' racist abuse after West Brom draw

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken to Anthony Martial about the 'disgusting' racist abuse aimed at the Manchester United striker.

Solskjaer held talks with the Frenchman at Carrington on Wednesday morning before the squad flew to Turin for their Europa League first-leg tie against Real Sociedad.

Martial, who faces a late fitness test before the last 32 clash, has been targeted on several occasions recently including after Sunday's draw at West Bromwich Albion.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial was racially abused on social media again after Sunday's 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he had spoken to Martial after the 'disgusting' abuse he received at the weekend and believes the striker is 'mentally strong'

Solskjaer said: 'I spoke to Anthony this morning.