Man Utd: Solskjaer reacts to 4-1 win over Newcastle
Manchester United new signing Edinson Cavani has been warned by former team-mate Kylian Mbappe ahead of the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. Cavani left the French side this summer and joined the Red Devils on transfer deadline day for free.
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"Of course, I get questions about our players when they play and why they don’t play," he said, when asked if Juan Mata needs to start more regularly after his impressive display at Newcastle.
"We have many good players and it’s about taking your chances when you do get them. Juan has definitely done so.
"Juan is playing fantastic. He is so professional and everyone in the team knows his qualities. He has been so patient, waiting for the chance.
"Dan’s strength, you know, is his incredible speed. Today, I thought he showed productivity and trusted himself. We work with all the players and tell them to express themselves and show what they’ve got.
"Juan and Bruno [Fernandes] were in the pockets and Dan and Marcus were working hard to run in behind them and be positive.
"All of them did fantastic but I’m very pleased for Dan. He’s been away with Wales and missed a few games for us with a bad cold. Today, it was a very good performance by Dan."
Solskjaer also opened up on the slow introduction of new signing Donny van de Beek.
"Donny will get his game time," Solskjaer explained.
"He’s in the group and training and is always neat and tidy. Today, I don’t think he lost it once. He had an impact. But it’s about finding the balance in the team.
"We won 4-1 today and you’re asking why I didn’t start one of the players. He can have a very big impact on the team and has done well again."
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