Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reviews Manchester City defeat
Manchester United may move for Ralf Rangnick if they’re forced into pulling the trigger on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s turbulent Old Trafford reign. The 63-year-old is currently working at Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia. But Express Sport will now take a look at how the Red Devils could line up under the veteran in his favoured 4-2-2-2 formation.
At the end of last season, it looked like David De Gea was on the wane.
The Spain international toiled during the Europa League final defeat to Villarreal, failing to save a single penalty in the shootout and missing his own effort from 12 yards.
However, De Gea has bounced back this term.
His mistake against Manchester City on Saturday aside, the 31-year-old has started to resemble the goalkeeper he was during Jose Mourinho’s time at the helm.
And though Dean Henderson is waiting in the wings, there’s very little chance of De Gea being dropped on current form.
Man Utd could turn to Ralf Rangnick amid Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struggles (Image: GETTY)
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By playing two in the middle, it would enable United to go with as many as four forwards.
So, given Rangnick’s reputation as somebody who gives young players a chance, Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood could benefit.
Sancho may be deployed on the right, with Sancho on the left.
And Greenwood would then partner up with Cristiano Ronaldo up top, who has scored nine goals this season.
Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial, therefore, may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fighting to save his job at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
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Rio calls for Solskjaer to go
United legend Rio Ferdinand has broken rank by calling on Solskjaer to go.
"You need the foundations that have been built to fall back on when you are lacking that confidence,” he said.
“When you're thinking a five, a 10-yard ball that is normally easy becomes a difficult ball - the foundations get you through that. We (United) ain't got that.
"The football club will be living here and breathing here longer than any individual. It's what's best for this football club.
"I just feel that maybe it might be time now for the baton to be handed over.
"Who can take us on now? And I think Ole would leave now with his head held high."