Solskjaer on Man Utd squad: The Norwegian manager has commented on the players’ mentality during the tour to Dubai.
The Manchester United squad are currently in Dubai, where they are undertaking warm-weather training sessions. There has been a significant change in players’ performances ever since the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, which has lifted the mood at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are yet to draw or lose in any of the five games under the Norwegian, and the side advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win over Reading last weekend.
They’re drawn with Arsenal at Emirates in the next round of the domestic cup tournament.
Meanwhile, Solskjaer has talked in detail about the mentality among the Manchester United players, insisting that the players ‘fighting’ amongst each other is a sign of a winning mentality.
Solskjaer on Man Utd squad:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that the players in the club have engaged in friendly banter, but wants the players to fight more.
“You don’t have to be best friends,” Solskjaer told MUTV. “The team spirit is great. We had one or two fights, but that’s just the demand, the standards you set.”
Solskjaer happy for his Man Utd squad to fight among themselves – as it shows their winning mentality https://t.co/GXUTfYU8vK #MUFC @mirrorfootball
— David McDonnell (@DiscoMirror) January 9, 2019
The United squad love Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s man-management and want him to stay as their manager on a full-time basis. #mufc [Mirror]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 8, 2019
The Norwegian manager believes that the ‘fighting’ amongst the players is a sign of improvement.
“If the session ends with a little bit of a quarrel I don’t mind that, because it means they’re winners, they want to improve.
“If you settle for losing in training, you’ll lose when a game when it really matters.”
He also insisted that every player wants to have minutes on the field, but the team spirit in the squad is of primary importance.
Sir Alex Ferguson made a rousing speech to United players after being invited to speak by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He told the lads they will make United dominant again. #mufc [Neil Custis]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 8, 2019
Solskjaer has told his attacking players to play with freedom and expression, without being burdened by defensive obligations. #mufc [Mirror]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 8, 2019
Solskjær: “We made nine changes, so I made it hard for the boys because they hadn’t played together too much but we got the goals and managed to get through.” #mulive
— utdreport (@utdreport) January 5, 2019
🇳🇴 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s record as @ManUtd manager:
🏟 5 Games
✅ 5 Wins
🤝 0 Draws
❌ 0 Defeats⚽ 16 Goals Scored
🥅 3 Goals Conceded
🧤 2 Clean Sheets🎶 Ole’s at the wheel… pic.twitter.com/HVm8xWVOs6
— SPORF (@Sporf) January 5, 2019
“It’s a long, hard season. You’ve got to deal with the wins, defeats, setbacks and players not playing.
“They all want to play, but they all want the best for their mates and everyone understands it’s a team game.”
What next?
Manchester United will return to action this weekend as they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
