De Gea and Ronaldo pay tribute to 'legend' Solskjaer as Man Utd players react to manager's departure

De Gea and Ronaldo pay tribute to 'legend' Solskjaer as Man Utd players react to manager's departure

The Spanish goalkeeper has led the tributes from the Red Devils’ dressing room to the Norwegian following his departure

United is looking out for his or her fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 after taking the choice to half methods with Solskjaer on Sunday.

A heavy defeat at Watford sealed the Norwegian’s destiny, nonetheless, quite a few Man Utd players have come out to present their respect for his or their former manager.

What's been said?

Spanish goalkeeper De Gea has written on Twitter: "You always gave everything and everyone knows you are a legend at Man Utd."

Ronaldo, club captain Harry Maguire, and Marcus Rashford joined De Gea in paying tribute to Solskjaer.

The manager brought Ronaldo back to the club in the summer, and the Portuguese have said of his relationship with him: "He’s been my striker when I first came to Old Trafford and he’s been my coach since I came back to Man. United. But most of all, Ole is an outstanding human being.

"I wish him the best in whatever his life has reserved for him. Good luck, my friend! You deserve it!"

 

Defender Maguire, who was Solskjaer's most expensive signing at £80 million ($108m) from Leicester City in 2019, said on social media: "You signed me for the best club in the world and gave me the biggest honor in football.

"Huge respect and forever grateful. Thank you for everything boss. Legend."

 

 

De Gea’s response to Watford loss

De Gea might have despatched a heartfelt message to Solskjaer upon his exit, nonetheless, he was scathing in his evaluation of United’s 4-1 loss to Watford.

The 31-year-old admitted that the team “didn’t know what to do” in and out of possession at Vicarage Highway, including gas to concepts that Solskjaer was out of his depth when it bought right here to the tactical facet of administration.

“It was embarrassing, one of the best ways we played in the present day,” De Gea mentioned to BBC Sport.

“I have been in powerful moments with this club nonetheless we’re in a troublesome state of affairs – we have no idea what to do with the ball, we’re conceding a lot of goals. It’s a horrible second.

“It’s straightforward to say the manager and employees nonetheless those who’re on the pitch are the players and they’re those that’ve to price goals and battle on the pitch.”


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