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21st September 2023
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“They weren’t as good as their own perception of themselves. I won’t name names, but I was very disappointed when a couple turned down the chance to be captain. "I was also disappointed when others said they wouldn’t play or train because they wanted to force their way out.”Later in the interview, Solskjaer discussed his successor, Ralf Rangnick, who was openly critical about the state of the club. Solskjaer said that he told Rangnick his “opinion on every player” and that “things had soured, the collective had been lost.” He continued: “Some players felt they should’ve played more and weren’t constructive to the environment. That’s a huge sin for me.” Erik ten Hag, Solskjær’s permanent replacement after Rangnick's interim was over, is enduring a tough start to the season, as United have lost three of their opening five matches. “I know what he’s going through. It’s a dream job, but it’s difficult,” said Solskjær. “You’re dealing with humans with all their problems and backgrounds – this isn’t a computer simulation. But most are good professionals who want to do well. Some think about No 1 first, most think of the club.” Related links:
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