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Manchester United fans were enraged by Ole Gunnar Solskajer’s post-match admission that his team ‘did not show up’ against RB Leipzig after they were eliminated from the Champions League.
Tuesday’s 3-2 defeat in Germany was a heavy blow to the Old Trafford club and will see them play the Europa League in 2021.
Many United fans listened to Solskjaer’s post-match interview and were taken aback by what they heard.
The manager told BT Sport: ‘Of course you can’t say we were good enough, we weren’t good enough. We didn’t perform well enough as a team, that’s the manager’s responsibility.
“We never got going, we didn’t show up until they got the second goal. You can’t say we were good enough. We weren’t good enough. ‘
But despite saying that his team didn’t show up until it was too late, he praised the “great spirit” of his team.
The Norwegian’s comments only angered many fans, many of whom feel that United need to make a change on the bench.
One wrote: “I’m pretty sure it’s the manager’s fault, Ole hasn’t shown up in two years!”
While another chimed in with: ‘How can a team not show up for the biggest game of the season so far? Are you happy with Europe? Don’t think Solskjaer didn’t show up with the changes either.
And many fans noticed an unwanted pattern appearing. One wrote: ‘He did not appear against Chelsea in the semi-final of the League Cup, he did not appear against Chelsea in the semi-final of the FA Cup, he did not appear against Sevilla in the semi-final of the Europa League, no He will not appear against Leipzig in the Champions League. Did anyone notice a pattern under Ole? #time is over.’
Some found the post-match contradiction bizarre, with one fan writing: ‘So Solskjaer says’ we didn’t show up’ in one sentence, then ‘I can’t fault character and effort’ in the next. What is Lost plot #sackrace ‘.
Another joked: “I just learned that the government has put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of the Brexit talks as he is an expert on getting out of Europe.”
And there was also a section of fans online who want former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to take over.
That sentiment was captured by a fan who posted: ‘Ed Woodward needs to quickly improve on his so far very poor career as Manchester United CEO and make a quick, bold and proactive decision to terminate Solskjaer’s contract with immediate effect. Pochettino is in good shape in the Premier League and the Champions League, so go for it. ”
United were without Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani, both with minor injuries, for the trip to face Leipzig.
They found themselves with a goal behind in just two minutes when former Manchester City defender Angelino took a shot into the far corner from David de Gea.
Amadou Haidara volleyed in the second before Justin Kluivert’s third put the Bundesliga side even further ahead in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes slashed a penalty and a Harry Maguire header cut the deficit to one shortly after to give United hope, but they failed to find the crucial third goal.
The implications for United are significant both in terms of their ambitions this season and financially as they miss out on the big paydays of the knockout stages.
Solskjaer’s side play Manchester City in this Saturday’s derby and another defeat will put even more pressure on the manager.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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