Manchester United’s calamitous defeat against Watford is set to have disastrous ramifications for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was already fighting to keep his job prior to the 4-1 humbling.
As the reactions to the defeat trickled in on social media, journalist and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Manchester United were in talks over sacking Solskjaer.
Despite their lacklustre display against the London club, the defeat on Saturday afternoon seems to have struck a chord with some Manchester United stars.
According to the Manchester Evening News, some players and staff were left in tears after the game, with first-team players now expecting the Norwegian to be sacked. Furthermore, many United players believe the game against Watford was Solskjaer’s final time managing the side. It is, however, specified that United are yet to inform Solskjaer about their intention to sack him.
The defeat to Watford has left the Reds seventh in the Premier League table and with just 17 points after 12 games, which includes a run of just one win in their last seven league games.
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SN’s verdict on the latest reports…
Regardless of what you think of Solskjaer as a manager, he clearly maintained a strong relationship with his players throughout this dismal run.
After the full-time whistle at Vicarage Road, Bruno Fernandes was visibly upset to see some fans jeering Solskjaer as the players went over to thank their travelling supporters.
Solskjaer remains a hero in the eyes of large sections of the Manchester United support and the disastrous start to the season won’t change that, even though it does look like he will be stepping down imminently.
The 48-year-old will instead hope that he is credited with building the strongest United squad in a decade. His successor won’t need to rebuild as he did three years ago. Instead, the next manager will inherit a strong squad that is ready to challenge immediately.
It’s a disgrace the players should be ashamed of themselves They should concentrate on the football and not on tv adverts etc! Don’t they get paid enough playing football! I think Ollie would be better off out of MU The players should be ashamed!!!
Man U were on the decline in Fergies last season, yes I know that they won the Premiere League but the squad was aged and with no players who could step up or bought to come into the 1st team. What I find incredible is that Man U allowed both Fergus and Gill leaves at the same time with no continuity or support for David Moyes, who was left to fail, no business out there would ever allow 2 of their top people leave at the same time.
I feel sorry for Ole and feel that the board directors need to look at themselves and ask if they believe that they are good enough for Man U
Exactly! That’s always on my mind. The handing over from Sir Alex to Moyes was not properly done… Sir Alex left.. The entire backroom staff, coaches left.. 🤦♂️🤷
What a disgraced team..not only ogs 2 be sacked..some of the players if possible slh be sacked..magire u r not fit 2 play 4 mu..
My comments of the team.
De gea..excellent
Maguire..sloppy n shamfull
Lindelof…coward
Bissaka…shaky
Shaw..heavy buttocks
Matic…sloppy
Mctommic..unreliable
Rashford…no courage
Bruno..average
Ronaldo…spoilt
De beek…good
Sancho…lost
Martial…useless
Ole…clueless but happy(compensation bank in)