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Dec82020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer backs Man Utd to sell Paul Pogba

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s best move is to allow Paul Pogba leave and replace him with a player who wants to be at the club, according to reports. Pogba’s future at Old Trafford has been called into question once again after his agent, Mino Raiola, said the midfielder is unhappy and has pushed for him to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘There’s no point beating about the bush. It’s better to speak out clearly, look forward and avoid wasting time to find culprits,’ Raiola told Tuttosport. ‘Paul is unhappy at Manchester United, he can’t manage to express himself like he wants to and like people expect him to. ‘He needs to change team, he needs a change of scenery. He has a contract that will expire in a year and a half, in t...

Dec72020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms double injury blow ahead of crunch Leipzig clash

UEFA

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled both Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani out of Tuesday's important Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. Both players suffered injuries in the 3-1 victory over West Ham in the Premier League, with Cavani replaced by Marcus Rashford at half-time and Martial substituted for Juan Mata after the hour mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer says the duo have just "minor niggles" but neither are fit to make the trip to Germany, although David de Gea and Luke Shaw will both travel for the must-not-lose game. United need at least a point to secure qualification for the last-16 of the Champions League, but they will drop down to the Europa League if they lose to Leipzig. In the absences of bo...

Dec12020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer sends message to Erling Haaland over Champions League record

Premier League, Bundesliga

Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Erling Haaland to quickly beat his Champions League goal record. Solskjaer is currently the highest-scoring Norwegian player in the history of the UEFA Champions League with 20 goals during his time at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); John Carew is second on the list with 18 goals, while Haaland is already third with 16 goals combined for his former club Red Bull Salzburg and Dortmund. And Solskjaer believes the 20-year-old, who played under his management at Molde and has tried to sign for the Red devils, will comfortably surpass his record. ‘He’ll beat it and very quickly, that’s for sure,’ said Solskjaer. ‘The boy has had a great start to his career. ‘It was really good to ...

Nov302020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer warns Cavani to ‘learn’ after boots mix-up at half-time vs Southampton

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Edinson Cavani after the forward helped the club to a remarkable comeback against Southampton. The former PSG star scored his second of the match in injury time to give United all three points at St Mary’s, in what was a needed win for Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani also set-up Bruno Fernandes to get the ball rolling on a comeback but the striker was unable to enter the field immediately for the second half because of an issue with his boots. Cavani warmed-up during half-time but he decided to change his boots just as the second half was about to begin, meaning the Red devils were down to 10 men for the first moments of the second half. Solskjaer is probably the most f...

Nov272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms injury blow with two key stars set to miss Southampton game

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Premier League game with Southampton. The Norwegian has revealed Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay are huge doubts for the clash on the South Coast after both players missed Friday training session. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although, They have found it toughing getting into Solskjaer's starting lineup at the moment, with competition for places high in midfield. But, Solskjaer will be frustrated that both Pogba and McTominay may not recover in time for the game on Sunday. He said: "Scott [McTominay] and Paul [Pogba] didn't train this morning, they weren't on the grass. They look very unlikely for the weekend." He also confirmed that Pogba's ankle injury is...

Nov262020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer facing five-man injury list for Man Utd’s clash with Southampton

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could face a five-man injury list ahead of their game with Southampton on Sunday with his defence hit hard by recent blows. Unuted will go to St. Mary's looking to end Southampon's seven-game unbeaten run and stop the club from moving back up into the Champions League spots. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer could now be without defensive duo Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka after both players were both substituted during their victory over Istanbul Basaksehir. "Hopefully they'll be ready for the weekend," Solskjaer told BT Sport. “It’s back problems for Victor and he had an ankle problem, Aaron, so there was no point taking any more chances and risking more swelling to it.” The Red devils wil...

Nov202020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer hits back at Deschamps in Pogba row: He’s “important” for Man Utd

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Paul Pogba remains an "important" player for the club despite suggestions from Didier Deschamps that the midfielder is unhappy at Manchester United. Pogba has started only two of United's last seven matches, prompting the comments from France manager Deschamps during the break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder has conceded he is going through a "difficult" period in his career but Solskjaer says he remains important to his plans. "Paul had a difficult season last season," Solskjaer told a news conference on Friday. "He had COVID, those three games he played for France have helped. I spoke to Paul and he felt towards the end of the Portugal and Sweden games, he felt stronger for it. He played well, they qualified...

Nov182020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer facing striker injury crisis ahead of Man Utd’s clash with West Brom

Premier League

Edinson Cavani could be set for his first Manchester United start as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a potential injury crisis up front. The Red devils could be without Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood when Solskjaer's side return to Premier League action against West Brom this weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial became the latest United forward to give the manager a headache when he missed training with his national team on Monday due to a back complaint. The 24-year-old sat out their 4-2 Nations League victory over Sweden on Tuesday, and he played against both Portugal and Finland over the previous week. Rashford also suffered a shoulder injury during United's 3-1 victory over Everton just before the international break, a...

Nov122020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd chief issues statement on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future at the club

Premier League

Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after recent speculation about his future at the club. The Norwegian has come under pressure in recent weeks after the club's poor start to the campaign, which has left them languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table after just seven games played. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There were speculations that Solskjaer would be sacked should United have lost their game against Everton last week but the Red Devils managed a 3-1 victory over them. Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with replacing Solskjaer at United but Woodward has confirmed that the club remain convinced in his project. ‘On the pitch, while there is still hard work ahead to achieve greater...

Nov102020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand responds to claim Man Utd have approached Pochettino to replace Solskjaer

Premier League

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has blasted reports that the club have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino over replacing Solskjaer at the club. Solskjaer relieved pressure on his position with a win against Everton on Saturday but they remain in 14th place in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Ferdinand – who has been linked with a role on the club’s board – has slammed reports that the Argentine has spoken to United about taking over from Solskjaer. ‘Man United needed a huge performance and a result this weekend,’ Ferdinand told the FIVE YouTube channel. ‘The pressure was absolutely on this team and the management, they went out there and produced. In the media, there’s been bit of disrespect to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to ...