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Sir Alex Ferguson news: Former Man Utd manager reveals interesting details about Solskjaer

Rishabh Gupta
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Sir Alex Ferguson news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned the tables in the limited period since his appointment at Manchester United.

Solskjaer joined the club as a caretaker manager after the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian steered a stunning improvement in the side as United reached the league’s top four last weekend.

As the side hosts Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League’s round-of-16 tie later tonight, the fans are positive for a memorable European night.

Solskjaer played under Sir Alex Ferguson for the entirety of his career at Manchester United. In his autobiography, Sir Alex has mentioned about Solskjaer’s managerial traits, which the legendary manager discovered during his playing days.

Safe to say, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson has had a deeply positive impact on Solskjaer.

Sir Alex Ferguson news: Sir Alex on Solskjaer

Sir Alex Ferguson, in his autobiography ‘Alex Ferguson – My Autobiography’ wrote about Solskjaer’s behaviour during the games, which gave a sign he would turn to management at the end of his career.

“In games, sitting on the bench, and in training sessions, he would make notes, always,” Sir Alex wrote.

 

“So by the time he came on he had analysed who the opponents were, what positions they were assuming.

“He had those images all worked out. The game was laid out for him like a diagram and he knew where to go and when.”

Solskjaer has reciprocated his in-game analysis to his managerial role in quite a fashion for Manchester United. The side is currently undefeated under his charge, having won ten games out of 11.

The players have been brilliant under his charge, with Paul Pogba being the stand-out performer for the side so far. The French midfielder has scored eight goals and bagged five assists since the Norwegian’s arrival at the club.

Manchester United take on PSG later tonight.

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Rishabh Gupta

Rishabh Gupta

A sports enthusiast. Sports, I believe, is one of the few powers which help us grow, both as an individual and society. With each day, in the rich world of sports, I grow.

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