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Topics: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Football
Nasir Jabbar
Topics: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Football
Only THREE Manchester United players have spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since he was sacked at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer enjoyed a stunning spell as interim Man United manager following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho.
He won 14 of his 19 games in his temporary role, registering a win ratio of 74 per cent.
Solskjaer, a club legend following his Champions League heroics in 1999, landed the job on a permanent basis following his interim spell, but things unravelled quickly.
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Performances dipped under the Norwegian, who was relieved of his duties in November 2021.
The 52-year-old spent time away from football before returning to the dugout in the shape of Beskitas.
He was appointed last January, penning an 18-month deal.
In an interview with the BBC, Solskjaer recalled his time at Man United and bemoaned the sale of one key player following his spell.
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He also revealed that only THREE Man United players have spoken to him since his Man United departure.
Solskjaer began with Harry Maguire, calling him a 'leader' and a 'fighter'. He then name-dropped Bruno Fernandes, who replaced the England defender as Man United captain.
Finally, he referenced Victor Lindelof.
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"For me, Harry [Maguire] has always been a leader and a fighter. I was never in doubt when I signed him and he walked in the door he would be captain for us," he told the BBC.
“There is another captain there in Bruno [Fernandes]. The two of them are top human beings. I was so happy for them last night [Europa League semifinal first leg].
“Those two and Victor [Lindelof] are probably the only ones I have heard from in the club since I left. You want the best for them."
Solskjaer being contacted by just three Man United player since his dismissal paints a damning picture considering the job he done and his club status.