Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Jurgen Klopp responds to Solskjaer claims Man Utd were ‘set up to fail’
Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after he claimed Manchester United were ‘set up to fail’ due to the Premier League’s fixture congestion. The Red Devils travelled to Turkey to face Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night, before playing Everton in the 12:30 kick-off on Saturday. After Manchester United’s 3-1 victory at […]
Solskjaer ‘frustrated’ with Bruno Fernandes despite superb display for Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praises on Bruno Fernandes’ display in Manchester United’s victory over Everton, though admits he sometimes leaves him ‘frustrated’ with his positioning. The midfielder had another good game, dragging his side back from a goal down against Everton with two quick-fire goals to set United on their way towards a very […]
Solskjaer launches furious rant after two Man Utd stars pick up injuries in Everton win
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the fixture scheduling in the Premier League “an absolute shambles” after their 3-1 win against Everton. United were beaten by Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday and travelled back to Manchester in the early hours of Thursday ahead of the kick-off at against Everton just two days later. Solskjaer discussed […]
Solskjaer responds to speculation surrounding his Man Utd future
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he still feels he has the full backing of the Manchester United board amid intense speculation surrounding his future at the club. United have made a disappointing start to the season, while their flawless start in the Champions League came to an abrupt halt in midweek after the 2-1 defeat in […]
Man Utd approach Mauricio Pochettino over replacing Solskjaer as manager
Manchester United have reportedly approached Mauricio Pochettino with a view to him replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager. Solskjaer is under huge pressure after back-to-back defeats to Arsenal in the Premier League and Istanbul Basaksehir in the UEFA Champions League. According to the Manchester Evening News, United have now contacted Pochettino’s representatives. It has been reported previously that he is […]
Solskjaer responds to sack threat after Man Utd 2-1 defeat in Istanbul
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has vowed to “stay strong” coming under huge pressure after Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat away to Istanbul Basaksehir in the UEFA Champions League. United’s poor defending cost them goals to Demba Ba and Edin Visca, while Solskjaer’s side were unable to get an equaliser after Anthony Martial pulled one back in the first half. This was United’s […]
Solskjaer rates Van de Beek’s performance in Man Utd’s 5-0 win over Leipzig
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Donny van de Beek’s display after Manchester United’s 5-0 win over Leipzig and said he was pleased with the player’s work both on and off the ball. Van de Beek has had to wait patiently for game-time since his transfer move from Ajax to United and is yet to even […]
Solskjaer hits back at critics as he defends leaving Van de Beek on bench
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Donny van de Beek will still play a “big part” in Manchester United’s campaign despite being criticised for not playing the midfielder regularly. Van de Beek is yet to start a Premier League game since his £35m move from Ajax during the summer window and was even an unused substitute in Saturday’s draw with […]
Solskjaer singles out Chelsea ‘match-winner’ in Man Utd draw
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praises on Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for his superb display in Saturday’s goalless draw with the blues, even describing him as the ‘match winner’. In the game at Old Trafford, neither team produced many chances – though Chelsea felt they should have been given a penalty when […]
Man Utd agree £14m first-refusal option to sign Sporting Lisbon star
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a first refusal deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Luis Gomes for a fee around £14million. The 16-year-old youngster signed his first contract with Sporting this month but he’s already being linked with an exit to one of Europe’s big sides. Sporting gave Gomes a five-year deal, which is far […]