Man United followers determine Rashford as participant who ‘did not need to play’
- Solskjaer’s final recreation was a 4-1 defeat by Watford in direction of the tip of 2021
- He appeared to disclose this week that two gamers did not need to play within the recreation
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Manchester United followers are satisfied they’ve recognized the 2 gamers former supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has advised ‘did not need to play’ for the membership.
Solskjaer, talking on the Stick to Football podcast, delivered to you by Sky Bet, opened up on his time as supervisor of United, together with the ultimate few video games that noticed his time as supervisor come to an finish.
The Norwegian was in cost for a considerably sticky interval for the membership, which seemingly on the time had a troublesome dressing room to steer, together with Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned earlier than slamming the Red Devils in a tell-all interview.
Solskjaer’s final recreation in cost was a 4-1 defeat by Watford within the Premier League in November 2021, with United 2-0 down at half-time in a outcome that left them eighth within the league desk.
And a few of the previous ahead’s feedback have left supporters certain two present gamers did not need to play for the membership in the course of the recreation having been taken off at half time.
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Manchester United followers are satisfied they’ve recognized the 2 gamers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (pictured) has advised did not need to play for the membership
![The former Red Devils boss said this week that he asked players to put their hands up if they didn't want to play in the second half of his final game against Watford](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/07/08/82152737-13167907-image-m-26_1709801644243.jpg)
The former Red Devils boss mentioned this week that he requested gamers to place their palms up in the event that they did not need to play within the second half of his ultimate recreation in opposition to Watford
![Academy graduates Marcus Rashford (left) and Scott McTominay (right) were substituted at the break in the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/07/08/82152237-13167907-image-m-8_1709800646615.jpg)
Academy graduates Marcus Rashford (left) and Scott McTominay (proper) have been substituted on the break within the recreation
Speaking about his final recreation in cost, Solskjaer mentioned: ‘I knew the day earlier than, completely 100 per cent in opposition to Watford, that was it. The staff speak at half-time was about whoever needs to play, can play, get your hand up should you do not need to play.
‘Made just a few adjustments, couple of the lads really in tears, they’d a go, and after the sport I knew.’
Looking again on the recreation, two substitutions have been made at half-time, which have been Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay making manner for Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial.
And Red Devils followers on social media have put two and two collectively, suggesting the 2 academy graduates did not need to play within the second half of the sport.
‘McTominay and Rashford asking to come back off however don’t be concerned they’re United by and thru,’ mentioned one supporter on social media. ‘They gave up whereas solely 2 nil down, some mentality that’
Another added: ‘Wait is he saying Rashford and Mctominay put their palms up?’
A 3rd leapt to their defence, nevertheless, saying: ‘I’m not having folks go “Rashford and McTominay didn’t want to play”. Do folks ever assume that perhaps, simply perhaps 2 lads who grew up at United and possibly idolised Ole have been the “couple of lads in tears”? And could not management their feelings sufficient to proceed?’
Both gamers nonetheless play for the membership and have performed key roles this season, with Rashford scoring United’s aim within the 3-1 defeat by rivals City within the Manchester derby regardless of enduing a troublesome marketing campaign.
![Both players are still at the club and have played key roles in Erik ten Hag's plans this season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/07/08/82152251-13167907-image-a-4_1709800617379.jpg)
Both gamers are nonetheless on the membership and have performed key roles in Erik ten Hag’s plans this season
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The ahead’s perspective has been introduced into query after he known as in sick to coaching only a few hours after he was seen in a Belfast nightclub, and the incident has strained his relationship along with his team-mates.
McTominay, in the meantime, has made 32 appearances for the membership in all competitions this season, scoring eight targets.
A consultant of Rashford selected to not remark, and a consultant of McTominay, in addition to Manchester United, have been contacted for a remark.