Solskjaer remembers Man Utd sacking
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed the second he “100 per cent knew” he was getting sacked at Manchester United supervisor.
Solskjaer claims he knew he was a goner at half-time of a 4-1 defeat to Watford.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, dropped at you by Sky Bet, Solskjaer mentioned: “It hit me onerous the primary day as a result of I knew the day earlier than [I was getting sacked], 100% at half-time in opposition to Watford I knew, that’s it.
“So, the staff discuss at half-time was about whoever needs to play, can play, get your hand up if you happen to don’t wish to play, made a number of modifications, couple of the lads in tears, and I had a go after which after the sport I knew.
“Didn’t hear something, however I nonetheless knew – after which the following morning you get a textual content, ‘I want to see you in your office’, so I knew.
“I simply left my spouse on the airport after which textual content her, ‘I think I’ll be coming again with you’, and it took about 5 minutes with Ed [Woodward] after which stayed and spoke to among the lads and did an interview.
“I wanted to do it correctly as a result of I’ve all the time seen managers after they depart, it’s like two months later, slag somebody off and that’s not me.
“I’m like no, I wish to do it now, inform everybody that I’m proud and privileged and transfer on.”
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Man Utd vs Everton staff information
Erik ten Hag will probably be hoping that star striker Rasmus Hojlund will probably be match sufficient to return from muscle harm that has saved him out of the final three matches.
Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka might characteristic in opposition to the Toffees after practically two months on the sidelines.
Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial are all anticipated to overlook this weekend’s match.
For Everton, Idrissa Gana Gueye might return from a groin harm, whereas Arnaut Danjuma will stay out with an ankle drawback.
Solskjaer reveals Ronaldo demand
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off when he was benched after arriving at Manchester United – regardless of asking to not play.
The famous person was signed in 2021 to assist enhance United’s Premier League successful possibilities after Solskjaer had completed second the 12 months earlier than.
He scored twice on his second debut in opposition to Newcastle and once more in his second recreation in opposition to West Ham.
The Portuguese then began in opposition to Aston Villa for the third consecutive recreation – simply as he had requested. Solksjaer then benched him at his request however Ronaldo nonetheless threw his toys out of the pram, in accordance with the Norwegian.
Appearing on the Stick to Football podcast, dropped at you by Sky Bet, Solskjaer mentioned: “Part of signing Cristiano Ronaldo was getting that keenness from him, however that did have its problems.
“You’ve bought Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, who can study from Cristiano as he’s the perfect, essentially the most disciplined and he’s been the perfect participant on the planet, and also you assume he’s going to assist them.
“When he arrived at the club, he told me to start him for three games in a row, and then put me on the bench for the fourth game, but he’s so passionate so when I did that, he didn’t like it.”
