Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Archives ⋆ Page 14 of 28 ⋆ LSU

Feb62021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals Man Utd’s transfer plans & drops Pogba new contract hint

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United are ‘looking at players and targets’ as they would do at this stage but says the financial impact of the pandemic may limit the club. United were left disappointed as they missed out on their priority target, Jadon Sancho, last summer but still ended up spending a total of £76.6m on new players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho remains on United’s radar – with Dortmund reportedly reducing their asking price for the player – and a couple of big-name players continue to be linked with moves to the club. Bruno Fernandes has set the bar high for new arrivals since his move from Sporting Lisbon and Solskjaer would be delighted if future signings make half the impact he has at the club so far. But the...

Jan312021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer says Arsenal’s Cedric ‘cannot defend’ during Man Utd clash

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was heard telling Marcus Rashford that Cedric Soares ‘cannot defend’ during their stalemate with Arsenal. In a first half at the Emirates, Rashford was deployed on the right side of the Red devils' attack and was up against Cedric, who was deployed in an unfamiliar position at left-back in Tierney’s absence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Solskjaer instructed Rashford to get at the Arsenal left-back with some clear instructions from the touchline. At one point in the first half, Solskjaer was heard shouting to the England international: ‘Marcus, he cannot defend. Take him on if you want.’ Rashford had a great opportunity to open the scoring towards the end of the first half but he was unable to strike ...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer tells Man Utd to beat Liverpool to £55m transfer

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the club to sign Dayot Upamecano ahead of Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp has identified French defender Upamecano as a potential target as he tries to improve his defensive options after the injury crisis at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Klopp has all but ruled out the chances of the Reds signing a central defender during the January window, leaving the door open for Solskjaer to bring Upamecano to Old Trafford this month. United were close to signing Upamecano last summer window and they remain interested as they look for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire. The 22-year-old is rated as one of the best young defenders in Europe, having starred fo...

Jan202021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals when Amad Diallo will make Man Utd debut

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he’s been surprised by how quickly new boy Amad Diallo has settled in at the club and says he could make his debut for the Red Devils in the next month. The winger moved to Old Trafford a fortnight ago after completing a £37million transfer move from Serie A club Atalanta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United have long coveted a right winger and Paul Pogba, who was used there in the draw against Liverpool on Sunday, was the eighth player to play in the position for the club this campaign. And Diallo could provide the much needed thrust from the right but the expectation was that the player would be given plenty of time to settle in before playing more regularly. But, Solskjaer confirmed today that Diallo has already ...

Jan202021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes frustrating Solskjaer with bad habit at Man Utd

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes' standard of passing is frustrating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to former Premier League player Jamie O'Hara. Fernandes has been outstanding since signing for the Red Devils and even made history in December by becoming the first Premier League player to win the Player of the Month award four times in a year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Portuguese star has been criticised in the past for going missing games against the big sides, with Roy Keane claiming it is for this reason he can't be compared to Eric Cantona. And O'Hara, who played previously played for Tottenham and Wolves, believes Fernandes' bad habit of giving the ball away easily is leaving his manager frustrated. "Bruno Fernandes get...

Jan182021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer explains why he subbed off Bruno Fernandes in Man Utd draw vs Liverpool

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it was a ‘tactical decision’ to take Bruno Fernandes off late on in their goalless draw with Liverpool on Sunday. The Portuguese playmaker had an off game by his usual standards, misplacing 58% of his passes in the huge clash – the lowest success rate of any player who started the game on either side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was withdrawn in the 89th minute as the Red devils chased an equaliser, replaced by Mason Greenwood, and was unhappy with the decision. With McTominay down receiving treatment, Fernandes tried to delay his exit away from the pitch – with Greenwood’s introduction being United’s final sub – and then ranted in the direction of the touchline as he came off. Fernandes seemed...

Jan182021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer fires warning to Liverpool for next time Man Utd visit Anfield

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his team now know how to beat Liverpool at Anfield despite ruing an “opportunity missed”. Both clubs played out a dire goalless draw on Sunday to ensure Jurgen Klopp's side remained three points behind the Premier League leaders - the Red devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool dominated possession but United had two good opportunities in the closing quarter to win the game when both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba were denied by Alisson. And Solskjaer is convinced that his players have finally gained the confidence they can to end a search for a win at Anfield that has now stretched into six years. “It showed throughout the game that the belief grew more and more,” said the United manage...

Jan132021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer in X-rated outburst over Maguire’s disallowed goal

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described Harry Maguire’s disallowed goal ‘a load of f***ing nonsense’ on the touchline during Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Burnley on Tuesday. Paul Pogba’s deflected goal in the second half was enough to secure a 1-0 win for the Red devils, who are now top of the Premier League table ahead of Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the club were unfortunate to not be ahead just before half time as Maguire saw his header ruled out for a foul. The United skipper rose above Erik Pieters but referee Kevin Friend called play back for a foul. Subsequent television replays show that the decision was harsh on the United defender, who has scored just one goal in the Premier League this campaign. And according to multiple rep...

Jan102021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer provides injury update on Eric Bailly after Watford victory

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Eric Bailly was injured for Manchester United against Watford on Saturday night when he was forced off the pitch after clashing with Dean Henderson. He started United's FA Cup third-round game alongside Axel Tuanzebe in defense as the club looked to progress against the Championship opponents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who heavily rotated his team for the game, was forced into a change just before half-time after two of his players clashed. The Ivorian received treatment on the pitch before being walked off by the medical staff, and looked to be suffering the effects of the head collision as he appeared dazed. Solskjaer has now provided an update after the game, saying the problem was with his neck - and that he ...

Jan82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms two Man Utd players are on transfer list

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Manchester United are open to offloading Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero in the January window and says that both players will not have their contracts renewed. Rojo and Romero have not played at all for the Red devils this campaign and the duo were granted permission to return to Argentina over the Christmas period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romero was blocked from joining Everton on deadline day in October, while Rojo, who spent last campaign on loan at Estudiantes, has been linked with a transfer move to Boca Juniors. ‘Both of them have contracts until the summer and they’re not going to be extended,’ Solskjaer said on Friday. ‘We’re looking for them to find clubs. ‘Marcos has been given time to go home so he’s...