Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over Manchester United three months back. And he completed a massive turn around.
A few weeks back after an incredible return against PSG, every United fan were happily chanting away “Ole’s on the wheel.”
A new contract seemed inevitable. He was guiding them in two cup ties and giving them the much coveted fourth spot. However, a bad couple of weeks, including a massive top four defeat to Arsenal and getting kicked out of the FA Cup by Wolves, and United are suddenly not untouchable anymore. Is the magic fading away?
This is what the boss had to say.
“It was a big step backwards I have got to say,” said Solskjaer. “That was the poorest performance since I got here. Last week we were happy with the performance but today we never had the urgency or the quality on the ball.”
“Without the ball we did OK first half but the tempo on the ball wasn’t high enough so we played into their hands really. I think we felt too comfortable in possession. We never managed to put their goalkeeper under pressure.”
“We know we played well against Arsenal last week and didn’t get what we deserved. This week we did get what we deserved because we never deserved to win this game. Of course, you can’t sit down and sulk too long,” he added. “Of course we are disappointed, everyone is disappointed with the result today.”
“But we are ready to go again after the internationals. We have so much to play for. Manchester United in April and May always find our form. We cannot wait for the challenge for third and, of course, big nights like when Barcelona come. There are so many highlights to look forward to.”
“Don’t worry about the players’ attitude because when we come back again we will give it a good go.”
Fair enough, but only problem remains that Solskjaer’s new contract pretty much depends on the next few weeks without which nothing is happening. Who will be on the wheel this summer?
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