Solskjær press conference vs Southampton (A)

Samid

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The United manager has arrived at Carrington.

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Potential talking points:
  • Alexis Sanchez' loan move and other potential departures
  • Who will take the next penalty?
  • Preview the Europa League draw which takes place later on in the day
  • Extent of Shaw and Martial's injuries
  • Greenwood to be unleashed?
 
Solskjaer issues Shaw and Martial injury update
They’re doing okay but they won’t be involved in this game.

After the international break, hopefully Anthony will be ready for the Leicester game and Luke maybe another week or two after that.
 
Raw said:
Young at LB for all of September :drool:
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It was inevitable wasn't it. Even when replaced at RB you just knew Shaw would get injured and Young would still get games :mad:
 
Smalling latest
It’s just come up the last couple of days, this opportunity for Chris. Of course we sat down yesterday and discussed it. At the moment we’ve got six fit centre-backs. I couldn’t promise Chris regular football. He’s on the plane over now and I think he’ll enjoy the experience over there.
 
Darmian and Rojo
I can see maybe Matteo going. There has been some interest in him, Marcos is staying definitely. We have a squad now which is less in numbers but still big enough and strong enough.
 
Ibrahimovic?
If he was 28 not 38, it is a big difference. He had a great time here and he is still doing well. Who knows! He knows my number. If he is serious I’ll always talk to Zlatan.
 
Defensive record
We hope to go down there and look stronger at the back. It is something which we have always needed.
 
More on Ibrahimovic
I don’t think that’ll happen, no. I think he has had his time at the club. I wouldn’t expect him to be serious.
 
Decision to let Sanchez leave
I think Alexis needed to go. It has not really worked out for him, for him as well. It will only benefit everyone.

I’m trusting Marcus, Anthony, Mason to be our centre forwards. We’ve got loads of options and for me it is time for our boys to feel the pressure. It is something which we are looking forward to.
 
Samid said:
Decision to let Sanchez leave
I think Alexis needed to go. It has not really worked out for him, for him as well. It will only benefit everyone.

I’m trusting Marcus, Anthony, Mason to be our centre forwards. We’ve got loads of options and for me it is time for our boys to feel the pressure. It is something which we are looking forward to.
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I know he said what he said because he had to say it but this is a complete 360 from what Ole said last week
 
Lingard needs to 'feel the pressure' too as does Ole about dropping him.
 
His comments on Mason are a little concerning! Surely at his age playing time is essential. Don’t know why he isn’t starting games for the U23’s rather than being given 10 minutes now and then
 
charlenefan said:
I know he said what he said because he had to say it but this is a complete 360 from what Ole said last week
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Did people ever really believe all the positive thing he says? The actions speak louder than words. There’s no way he believes this current squad is good enough or that our attacking options are good enough.
 
Thiagoal said:
His comments on Mason are a little concerning! Surely at his age playing time is essential. Don’t know why he isn’t starting games for the U23’s rather than being given 10 minutes now and then
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How are they concerning? I can normally at least understand the outrage.
 
Alemar said:
If it doesn’t happen against such a weak side, it probably doesn’t happen ever.
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Southampton are not weak. There isn't a weak side in the prem right now, every side can give the other a scare, and I include City and Liverpool in that as well
 
Wumminator said:
How are they concerning? I can normally at least understand the outrage.
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Well I don’t think the odd ten minutes here and there will benefit Mason in any way! He’s said he’s not used to ‘not playing every week’ implying it’s affecting his performances! He may as well play the U23 games to get himself in the groove again and can still be on the bench for his 5 minute cameos
 
Thiagoal said:
His comments on Mason are a little concerning! Surely at his age playing time is essential. Don’t know why he isn’t starting games for the U23’s rather than being given 10 minutes now and then
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What comments?
 
Samid said:
Smalling latest
It’s just come up the last couple of days, this opportunity for Chris. Of course we sat down yesterday and discussed it. At the moment we’ve got six fit centre-backs. I couldn’t promise Chris regular football. He’s on the plane over now and I think he’ll enjoy the experience over there.
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Exactly as i thought. Ole did not want to get rid asap but Smalling was rightfully relegated to 3ed if not 4th choice and did not like that. Good move for both parties.
 
Thiagoal said:
His comments on Mason are a little concerning! Surely at his age playing time is essential. Don’t know why he isn’t starting games for the U23’s rather than being given 10 minutes now and then
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Martial is injured... he said he was cover. He’s going to get a whole game to take his chance
 
charlenefan said:
I know he said what he said because he had to say it but this is a complete 360 from what Ole said last week
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Just a little!

One week - looking good, he'll be included more and more going forward

This week - yeah he needed to go!
 
Thiagoal said:
Well I don’t think the odd ten minutes here and there will benefit Mason in any way! He’s said he’s not used to ‘not playing every week’ implying it’s affecting his performances! He may as well play the U23 games to get himself in the groove again and can still be on the bench for his 5 minute cameos
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He said he counts on him as a striker, so where's the concerning part exactly?
 
Lash said:
Martial is injured... he said he was cover. He’s going to get a whole game to take his chance
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Won’t we just go with Rashford up top and pack the midfield with our goal scoring threat from there? :nervous:
 
We are massively weakened without Martial & Shaw.

We know that Young can come in and do a job, of sorts, but I remain to be convinced in any way about Greenwood. I know he is supposed to be a real prospect and I am yet to see what all the fuss is about yet.
 
Lash said:
Martial is injured... he said he was cover. He’s going to get a whole game to take his chance
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If so, let him benefit from someone not named Lingard assisting him as a CAM.
 
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