Former Ajax star, Donny Van De Beek is a highly rated midfielder. He signed for Manchester United in the last summer transfer window and was expected to take his career to the next level.
But Van De Beek’s time at United hasn’t been ideal. He has found game time hard to come by. Ronald de Boer’s commented that he should leave the club if he wants to play for Holland in the forthcoming Euros.
Solskjær: "I've answered this question so many times and there's so many examples of players needing a little bit of time, quality players. We have many examples ourselves and there are other clubs with examples and sometimes it takes time." #mulive [espn]
Solskjaer has now commented on Donny Van De Beek’s situation ahead of their FA cup match: “I’ve answered this question so many times, and there’s so many examples of players needing a little bit of time, quality players, we have examples ourselves, other clubs have examples. Sometimes it takes time.”
“You don’t expect people who care for him to be quiet at times when they want the best for him.”
Solskjær: "You don't expect people who care for him to be quiet at times, especially when they want the best for them. Donny [Van de Beek] is going to play [against Watford], it's another chance for him." #mulive [espn]
“Donny is going to play tomorrow. There’s another chance for him and yes I spoke to him and reiterated how much we rate him.”
“But he’ll play tomorrow and that’s a good chance again to kick on.”
Solskjær: "I've spoken to him [Van de Beek] and made him aware of how much we rate him but he will play [against Watford] and it's a good chance again for him to kick on." #mulive [espn]
When Donny Van De Beek has been given opportunities to play, he has impressed on the field. But still, then he hasn’t got many opportunities, which is a matter of concern.
Solskjaer must find a way to fit him into the team quickly or else a player of his calibre won’t sit in the bench for too long and there are many top European clubs who would want him in their teams.
Manchester United are digging into their past to secure their future. Alongside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, former Manchester United player Darren Fletcher has now been promoted to the first-team coaching staff having impressed with the Under 16s.
Here is what the United manager had to say about Fletcher’s inclusion into the backroom staff:
‘Darren has the United DNA running through his veins and he knows exactly what it takes to be a Manchester United player.
‘He is at the start of his coaching career and his experience both on and off the pitch along with his winning mentality, commitment and hard work will be a great addition to the staff.’
Fletcher only retired in 2019 after spending two decades with Manchester United and making 342 appearances for the team. His final days of playing the sport saw him spend short spells at Stoke and West Brom before eventually hanging up his boots a couple of years ago.
The newly-promoted coach was delighted about getting to work with the first team only a year after coming into the coaching world. Here is what he had to say:
“I am delighted to be returning to the club as a first-team coach.
“It’s a very exciting time for this young team and I am looking forward to taking the next steps in my coaching career by working with Ole and his staff.”
Manchester United are really working hard on solidifying their identity as a club after being eliminated from the Champions League by RB Leipzig. The Red Devils are now level on points with fierce rivals Liverpool, whom they face after a trip to Burnley.
The transition period of Manchester United will continue in the January transfer window as well. Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of Manchester United, the performance of the club has gradually increased. Manchester United are now joint leaders of The Premier League.
Ole has released some players to go who were underperforming or not willing to play for the club. As per some reports, the same will happen to some of the players in the January transfer window. Solskjaer confirmed, “We’re always working long-term – that’s the big thing. We have targets we need, long-term, for the club.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to release some of the players to make room for more signings at the end of this season.
Sergio Romero will surely leave the club this January. He wanted to leave the club last summer. But the deal has not gone through that time. Phil Jones may also leave the club this January. The English defender can leave the club this winter.
Jesse Lingard has struggled poorly in the last two seasons. He has only started two Carabao Cup games and has not played a single minute in either the Premier League or Champions League. He also may be loaned out.
The young defender Brandon Williams may also move to Southampton in a loan move. The Athletic reported, ‘Southampton are one of several clubs paying close attention to Brandon Williams’ situation. The defender was open to a loan move to St Mary’s in the summer transfer window to get regular games but that deal was blocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who assured Williams that he was part of his plans for the season.’
Multiple clubs are also interested in Marcos Rojo. Fenerbahce is considering a move for the Argentine defender. Daniel James may also leave this January. He has got very little game time this season. The arrival of Amad Diallo will decrease his chances further.
With the level of expectations on the managers of Premier League teams reaching Utopian heights, it is not unlikely for fans to be calling for the sack after only a couple of poor results for the teams in England.
Manchester United is one of the most difficult teams to manage on the planet. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been subject to tremendous pressure ever since taking up the job at his former playing club, there is hope that the Norwegian will be in charge for the foreseeable future at the very least.
With the recent run of successful results, Manchester United find themselves in second place behind arch rivals Liverpool. Speaking on the future of the United boss on their Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano and Francesco Porzio made it clear that the club were planning to stick with Solskjaer.
Rumours linking Mauricio Pochettino with the job at Manchester United are not new, and with the Argentinian set to join Paris Saint-Germain as their new boss following the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel, Solskjaer’s job looks secure.
Fabrizio Romano also mentioned that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had recently called Amad Diallo, who is on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player in the days to come.
The UK has recently seen a new strain of Coronavirus coming to the forefront. The number of COVID positive cases has increased and has taken a toll on the Premier League.
The Manchester City vs Everton was postponed as City recorded numerous positive cases. Now, Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham becomes the latest Premier League match to be postponed.
It has been reported that Fulham has seen a number of COVID positive cases which has forced the Premier League officials to cancel the match for today and postpone it.
The match was scheduled to start from 11:30 pm IST and it was unclear for Jose Mourinho’s team whether they would play even just before 4 hours from kickoff.
Jose Mourinho mocked the Premier League of being the best league in the world by a post on Instagram.
So, now it has been confirmed that the match has been officially postponed but finding a later date would be a real headache because Tottenham Hotspur are alive in two cup competitions along with the Europa League.
But the major concern is the increased number of COVID positive cases in the Premier League. In the round 17 of the tests held between 21-21 December, a total of 18 people resulted in positive COVID test. This is the highest number since the pandemic broke in March. So this is certainly a big issue.
Many of the people involved in the Premier League has started calling to halt the league for a few weeks to sort the situation.
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce said after his side’s 5-0 defeat to Leeds United on Wednesday: “Everyone’s safety is more important than anything else.”
“When I listen to the news that the variant virus transmits quicker than the original virus, we can only do the right thing, which is have a circuit break. I am 66 years old and the last thing I want to do is catch Covid.”
“As much as we’re getting tested – we had one positive this week – it seems to be creeping round. No matter how hard we try, no matter how many times we get tested, how we wear our masks, how we sanitise our hands, we’re still catching a lot infections round the country.”
“If that helps [circuit breaker], let’s do it and let the season run a little longer when we get through it.”
But speaking after his side’s victory over Wolves, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a different view on the matter. Solskjaer ‘can’t see benefit’ of Premier League COVID break.
“I can’t see the benefit in having a circuit break, whatever it’s going to be called,” said Solskjaer.
“When are we going to play the games? We all know this year is so difficult, but I don’t think stopping the games is going to make a big, big change.”
So there are different opinions from different people but the idea of having a circuit breaker has come to the forefront. Now, what does the Premier League decide remains to be seen!
Paris Saint Germain sacked their manager Thomas Tuchel last week. As per multiple reports in Europe, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be the manager of the French club. There he will join his countrymen Angel Di Maria, Mauro Icardi, and Leandro Paredes. Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen are also linked with Paris Saint Germain to re-unite with Pochettino.
If Pochettino finally agreed to join Paris Saint Germain then it can be very good news for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United was highly linked with Mauricio Pochettino since the Argentine was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur.
Whenever Manchester United faced some difficulties or run in a bad phase, Pochettino’s name popped up to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Some of the Manchester United fans and some football pundits also suggested the same.
Pochettino to PSG will boost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from a mental point of view. It is sometimes very disgusting and frustrating for a manager to learn that his job is in stakes for a few bad games. If Pochettino joins PSG there will be none of the reputed managers to replace Ole other than Max Allegri, who is now almost a year jobless now after he lost his post as Juventus manager.
After Sir Alex retired in 2013, present West Ham United manager David Moyes took charge. But he was sacked within the first 8 months of his spell. After that Luis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, and at last Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the manager. But everyone failed to make Manchester United best again.
But Manchester United chief Ed Woodward always said that Manchester United will keep faith in the Norweigan and they are satisfied with the plans of Ole.
Scott McTominay has become the most trusted midfielder in the team for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norweigan youngster has shown his impact against Leeds United last weekend. McTominay scored a brace within the first 3 minutes of the game and provided an assist to Daniel James. He was the ‘Man of the Match in that game.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has kept his faith in the midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Fred in some important matches. McTominay is one of the fan’s favorites for his dedication towards the club.
McTominay made his debut for Manchester United in 2017 under Jose Mourinho. He is now just 24-years old. He has already played 101 games for the club and scored 10 goals.
Earlier in an interview with The Times Scott McTominay thanked Mourinho to give him the breakthrough. He said, “Jose was amazing for me. You’re liked by what you do on the pitch and how you are off the pitch and I feel Mourinho saw something in me at a time some people did and some people didn’t, and I’m grateful.”
After the match against Leeds last weekend, he said to Skysports, “You just go on the pitch and do your job, you don’t want to get too carried away.”
“Last season we weren’t approaching games in the right frame of mind, but this time we are. We’re getting used to scoring goals at home, it’s so important.”
“The confidence grows and everyone gets that boost of energy. The athleticism we showed today was second to none.”
“We don’t look at the table, there’s no time for looking. We have to take every game one by one.”
As Paul Pogba is uncertain at Manchester United from next season, McTominay can take his place in the squad.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken a big decision on Paul Pogba after his agent Mino Raiola confirmed that the stint of his client at Old Trafford almost ends. In an interview with Tuttosport, Raiola said, “I can say that it’s over for Paul Pogba at Manchester United.
“Paul is unhappy with Man United as he is no longer able to express himself in the way that he would like and as he is expected to. Paul needs a new team, a change of air. He is under contract for the next 18 months and it will expire in the summer of 2022.”
“However, I think that the best solution for both Pogba and Man United is that he goes in the next transfer window. If not, the Old Trafford club knows that they risk losing him on a free transfer as it is not Paul’s intention to extend his contract.”
Mino Raiola made this comment one day before Manchester United’s group decider match against RB Leipzig. In ‘Golden Boy Award Ceremony’ Raiola commented that Pogba will stay at the club until next summer.
But Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was so unhappy with Raiola’s comment. As per the recent report, Manchester United wants to get rid of Paul Pogba now as soon as possible and wants to let him go in January. Manchester United now scouting a perfect replacement for Paul Pogba. Ed Woodward recently confirmed that the board is ready to back the manager in the next transfer window.
Paul Pogba’s departure will also help Donny van de Beek to play a greater role at the club.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is often criticized for his poor decision making. The criticism has started again after the Manchester derby on Saturday. The 183rd Manchester derby ended in a goalless draw.
According to some pundits, Manchester United was happy with just one point which could have been whole three points if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had taken a much more attacking approach in the second half.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Soskjaer is often criticized for his bad substitutions. In the Manchester derby, he has made only one substitution (Martial in place of Greenwood). Manchester United’s new signings Donny Van De Beek and Alex Telles have been kept on the bench for all 90 minutes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer loves to set his team up on a match by match basis just like Jose Mourinho. It backfires him in the long run. Manchester United is a club that always has a pure philosophy at the time of Sir Alex Ferguson. Former players of Manchester United suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set a concrete philosophy and follow that. It will eventually make him successful in the next few years as a Manchester United manager.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer always respected his boss, Sir Alex Ferguson. After becoming the manager of Manchester United he said, “He’s influenced me with everything to be fair. He’s been, my mentor. Of course, I’ve already been in touch with him, because there’s no one better to get some advice from.”
Manchester United also want Ole to follow the path shown by Fergie.
Despite an excellent start in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Manchester United failed to qualify in the ‘Round of 16’. They lost against RB Leipzig by 3-2 yesterday.
Manchester United just needed a draw to qualify. But they were shocked by how the German team started the game. RB Leipzig took the lead in the 2nd minute by Angelino and doubled the lead at the 13th minute by Amadou Haidara. Justin Kluivert scored the goal in the 69th minute. In the second half, Manchester United tried to get back into the game. They scored back to back two goals in the 80th minute and 82nd minute. But that was not enough.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has pointed out David De Gea’s mistake in the third goal. Scholes termed that as a criminal offense.
Scholes said, “David De Gea here… he bottles it. He’s scared of getting hurt. It should never go across the box like that.”
“As a goalkeeper, you come out, make yourself as big as you can.”
“You might get smashed in the face, you might get injured… but he turns his back away.”
“He actually makes himself smaller. For such an experienced goalkeeper, it’s criminal.”- he added.
He also suggests Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should drop him in the next matches and give chance to English goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Henderson was in excellent form last season with Sheffield United. Some fans also think Dean Henderson needs more chances in the starting line-up.
