Man Utd: Anthony Martial compared to a ‘fizzy drink’ by pundit
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s book if he is to avoid being sacked. That’s the opinion of player-turned-pundit Jamie Redknapp.
United could only draw 0-0 against Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The result was a significant one in the race for European football, with the Red Devils sat seventh in the league and level on points with sixth-placed Wolves.
Bruno Fernandes made his debut in the game, but was unable to unlock the opposing defence or break the deadlock, despite having three shots on target.
United had real problems up top as they failed to score for a third straight league game, with Anthony Martial unable to really make a difference.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told to copy Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: GETTY)
And Solskjaer has been urged to drop the underperforming forward, as Redknapp believes he needs to stop trying to be everybody’s friend.
The ex-United striker is a popular figure at Old Trafford, and has been known for maintaining good relationships with his players.
Writing in his Daily Mail column, Redknapp urged Solskjaer to be more like his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson, and dish out a bit of the hairdryer treatment.
“Sir Alex Ferguson would be bold and take risks. He was the master of gambling,” he said.
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“Ferguson also wouldn't mind telling it like it is, in private or public.
“Solskjaer's comments on Alexis Sanchez — saying he will come back from his loan spell in Italy and 'prove you all wrong' — were unusual.
“Sanchez was United's biggest earner but scored five goals in 45 games.
“The only players Solskjaer should want are the ones who will put the work in. Trying to be a friend to the squad is not the way forward, and neither is playing it safe.”