By Daily Sports on February 14, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his Manchester United squad that anyone “feeling sorry for themselves” after the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain will be dropped.
United play Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday and Solskjaer wants to see some fight from his players in when they get back to Carrington to prepare for the trip to Stamford Bridge. “We’ve got Chelsea and Liverpool in the next two games so whoever feels sorry for themselves will not play the next game,” Solskjaer said. “Don’t feel sorry for yourselves. This is a level up from what we're used to.”
Second-half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe ensured that PSG will be firm favourites to progress ahead of the return leg in Paris but Solskjaer has not given up hope of causing a shock at Parc des Princes.
“The reaction in dressing room is disappointment but when we go to Paris we’ll give it a go,” he said. “It will be difficult and it’s a mountain to climb but it’s not impossible.”
After 10 wins from his first 11 games in charge, Solskjaer admitted the French champions had given them a “reality check”. However, the Norwegian was left frustrated after watching Kimpembe score the first from Angel Di Maria's corner after being fortunate to escape a second yellow card before the half time. Instead it was United who received the only red card of the game when Paul Pogba was dismissed in the 89th minute.
“[Kimpembe] was very lucky and the way he throws [Marcus] Rashford down to the floor and we don’t get a foul,” said Solskjaer. “There’s no point me sitting here talking about that now.
“We’re disappointed we won’t have Paul for the next game. That’s a big blow because he’s been fantastic for us.”
Solskjaer also urged Alexis Sanchez to help himself in his search for form after another lacklustre performance. The Chilean was largely anonymous after coming on as a first-half substitute and afterwards Solskjaer insisted it was up to him to get back to his best.
“I can’t do anything about Alexis Sanchez,” said Solskjaer. “When he plays he needs to find himself because there’s a quality player there.” (ESPN)
•Photo shows Ole Gunnar Solksjaer
Source Daily Sports
Posted February 14, 2019
You may also like...
Arsenal Gunniing For Fourth Straight Premier League Win...
Tentative Victor Moses underperforming at Chelsea
Osimhen Wins Napoli’s March Player Of The Month...
Liverpool To Play Twice In Two Days in...
Asamoah Gyan: Ghana’ll have to push harder to...
Mendy Shines As Chelsea Go Top

'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super
We can’t celebrate yet – Chelle
Eagles coach deserves praise – Adepoju
Osimhen leads Nigeria’s push for World Cup lifeline
Islamic Games: Nigeria celebrates boxing, weightlifting medals
African U-20 champ Oyibu joins Baylor University
Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Eagles soar into World Cup playoffs final
VIDEO: I handle pressure with calm, focus, says Osimhen
‘Osimhen Super Lig’s most valuable player’
Ekong dismisses Eagles’ special bonus demand rumours
ICYMI: 2026 W’Cup: Nigeria, Gabon to clash in crucial playoff
Falconets end WAFU B tournament unbeaten
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,336 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,563 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,499 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,129 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,121 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,047 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (51,884 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,469 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,589 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,167 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,550 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,035 views)