Solskjær press conference vs Palace (A)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
What times the conference
In 20 mins I think.
Let's hope for some positive injury news.
Solskjaer asked if he's too old to play against Palace 
I don’t think age is the problem, the problem is my fitness. We’ve not had a session yet so I don’t think there are a lot of positives, no. I don’t know the list that’s supposed to be injured, Matteo [Darmian] trained the other day, I don’t think he’ll be ready, Rojo has been training so hopefully will be involved, Rashy we’re still waiting to see how his ankle is responding to the treatment, muscle injuries are too early to think about. That’s it. There’s quite a few out.
I don’t think age is the problem, the problem is my fitness. We’ve not had a session yet so I don’t think there are a lot of positives, no. I don’t know the list that’s supposed to be injured, Matteo [Darmian] trained the other day, I don’t think he’ll be ready, Rojo has been training so hopefully will be involved, Rashy we’re still waiting to see how his ankle is responding to the treatment, muscle injuries are too early to think about. That’s it. There’s quite a few out.
Solskjaer asked about involvement of youngsters vs Palace
The kids are joining in [training] today. They’ll be involved in the squad.
The kids are joining in [training] today. They’ll be involved in the squad.
The latest on Phil Jones
Phil was ill one of these days, so he’s been out for a little while as well with an illness. Luckily at centre-back there are quite a few fit ones, Bailly, Smalling and Lindelof, the three of them are ready.
Phil was ill one of these days, so he’s been out for a little while as well with an illness. Luckily at centre-back there are quite a few fit ones, Bailly, Smalling and Lindelof, the three of them are ready.
Feck.
Phil Jones is stealing a living.
Does anyone think if fit, Jones might be in with an involvement in midfield?
Doesnt sound great but more positive for Rashford than I expected
Fred ain't that bad surely
Does 'kids' involve Mason Greenwood?
Phil Jones. He just can't stay fit. 5 more years lads, 5 more years
No, just mentioned Chong Gomez and Garner
Isn't he injured?
On Lukaku and Sanchez
It’s a chance for them to play to their potential. Reputation is one thing, the potential is high and I’m sure that because the two of them are good mates, they link up well together, so this might be a chance for them two to find some form and give a selection headache for when everyone gets fit again.
Rom created our two biggest chances against Liverpool, it’s a different position for him, I know, because Rashy’s injury meant we had to rely on him standing up there and running in behind, he couldn’t do too much defending work, so Rom’s attitude and work rate was fantastic and the two chances - Jesse’s and Chris at the end - was Rom’s doing. They linked up between them against Arsenal in the FA Cup so hopefully Alexis and Rom can step up.
It’s a chance for them to play to their potential. Reputation is one thing, the potential is high and I’m sure that because the two of them are good mates, they link up well together, so this might be a chance for them two to find some form and give a selection headache for when everyone gets fit again.
Rom created our two biggest chances against Liverpool, it’s a different position for him, I know, because Rashy’s injury meant we had to rely on him standing up there and running in behind, he couldn’t do too much defending work, so Rom’s attitude and work rate was fantastic and the two chances - Jesse’s and Chris at the end - was Rom’s doing. They linked up between them against Arsenal in the FA Cup so hopefully Alexis and Rom can step up.
I forgot he even existed. Playing Scott and Andreas instead speaks enough of how far he is down the pecking order.
Hopefully Sanchez and Lukaku step up and we can leave Rashford on the bench for the evening.
Latest on Valencia, Martial and Lingard
Valencia is a bit off because he did his calf again, he has started running, but he’s still a few weeks off. Martial is not going to be ready for this one, either, we can’t risk it. So maybe Southampton but we’re not going to risk another one too early.
In hindsight maybe you can say Jesse [Lingard] was eager [against Liverpool]. He ticked all the boxes in training, had done all the recovery work and rehab but maybe a couple of days too early. Then again, it was Liverpool and he was desperate to be part of it.
Valencia is a bit off because he did his calf again, he has started running, but he’s still a few weeks off. Martial is not going to be ready for this one, either, we can’t risk it. So maybe Southampton but we’re not going to risk another one too early.
In hindsight maybe you can say Jesse [Lingard] was eager [against Liverpool]. He ticked all the boxes in training, had done all the recovery work and rehab but maybe a couple of days too early. Then again, it was Liverpool and he was desperate to be part of it.
but but but England's international and facial expressions
Not below Phil Jones though, he's an average CB never mind midfield.
Has anyone asked Ole about Fred, yet?
So Lingard can start?
Solskjaer praises Andreas and McTominay
We’ll have a good team on the pitch [vs Palace], definitely. There’ll be a chance for others. I’ve been sat on the outside getting a chance [as a player] when this has happened, so we’d rather have to say players who came in.
Scott [McTominay] and Andy [Pereira], I thought they did fantastic [against Liverpool], so there you go, that’s the way it is. You’ve just got to be ready when you get it.
We’ll have a good team on the pitch [vs Palace], definitely. There’ll be a chance for others. I’ve been sat on the outside getting a chance [as a player] when this has happened, so we’d rather have to say players who came in.
Scott [McTominay] and Andy [Pereira], I thought they did fantastic [against Liverpool], so there you go, that’s the way it is. You’ve just got to be ready when you get it.
Solskjaer praises Gomes, Chong and Garner
They’ve been part of our training for a long time now and I’m sure Angel has been successful with England’s under-17s, the 2017 team with Sancho, Foden and Hudson-Odoi, so he’s been a big part of that. I’m definitely sure that if he gets a chance he’ll do well.
James Garner is a Michael Carrick but 20 years younger, I’m sure he’ll do well and Chongy will be taking people on if he comes on. They’re ready, they’re kids. It’s hard if you’re a defender coming on if you’re 16 or 17 but as an attacker you go out there and express yourself, and there’s your chance. They can win you the game, not lose it for you.
They’ve been part of our training for a long time now and I’m sure Angel has been successful with England’s under-17s, the 2017 team with Sancho, Foden and Hudson-Odoi, so he’s been a big part of that. I’m definitely sure that if he gets a chance he’ll do well.
James Garner is a Michael Carrick but 20 years younger, I’m sure he’ll do well and Chongy will be taking people on if he comes on. They’re ready, they’re kids. It’s hard if you’re a defender coming on if you’re 16 or 17 but as an attacker you go out there and express yourself, and there’s your chance. They can win you the game, not lose it for you.
Solskjaer discusses Palace's threat
They’ve been very, very good. Of course the game against Leicester, that [4-1] win, was impressive. The way Roy sets up his teams, we know that. We have to be good on the ball, break them down but we know on the counter-attack with Zaha, Townsend, Batshuayi, Benteke, they’ve got some pace and counter-attacking threat, so we’ve got to be at our best.
They’ve been very, very good. Of course the game against Leicester, that [4-1] win, was impressive. The way Roy sets up his teams, we know that. We have to be good on the ball, break them down but we know on the counter-attack with Zaha, Townsend, Batshuayi, Benteke, they’ve got some pace and counter-attacking threat, so we’ve got to be at our best.
I'm aware of his level, and generally agree. But considering this away game, we might need a more physical presence in midfield. Hopefully Scott can handle this and we don't need Jones to come in.
Nothing new then. Did anyone expect a player to come back? Just hope Fred and some kids will get a chance
Sounds like Ole ruled him out.
No, he was talking about the Liverpool game … was too early in hindsight.
If he hadn't been risked vs Pool. He aggravated the injury so doubt we'll see him for another couple of games at the very least.
Was hoping Martial could but that's about it
Valencia surely has played his last game for United. Maybe a ceremonial sub appearance in the last game of the season...
From the comments Ole made, Chong will be on the bench, along with Gomes and Garner.
To the matchday thread it is then.
This is the attitude a Man Utd manager should have.
That's just frightening. And not in a good way
Why aren't they asking about Fred?
Nothing to worry about, Jones being fit is like me winning a lottery. Not gonna happen.