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Rashford: Solskjaer has qualities that Mourinho didn’t

Marcus Rashford considers Jose Mourinho to be a “top manager”, but admits current Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer boasts qualities that the Portuguese did not.

The Red Devils opted to make another change in the dugout in December 2018.

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach Mourinho was relieved of his duties, with the baton passed to 1999 Treble winner Solskjaer.

He made an immediate impact, but is now in the process of rebuilding again after seeing a honeymoon period at Old Trafford come to an end.

Rashford believes the United legend can be a success because he, unlike his predecessor, knows what it is like to be a player and the demands associated with such a standing at United.

The England international told BBC Sport on the differences between Solskjaer and Mourinho: “He’s very different but that’s expected because he’s played.

“Off the pitch, he understands the players a bit more.”

Rashford added on Mourinho: “I don’t think it was a problem for him because he’s obviously a top manager and he has his way of reading people but for me, when a manager has played they have lived the lifestyle and might be a bit more understanding.”

Solskjaer has seen his United side stumble out of the blocks in 2019-20, with five points collected from four games.

There is, however, belief in the Red Devils squad that long-term success can be achieved.

Rashford added: “Everyone’s confident in the manager, for one, and we may not be doing what he’s telling us to perfection yet but the initial response to his tactics, his training has been phenomenal.

“For me, his plan, it’s not just a plan for just this season or just the next game, it’s a plan for years.”

In order for Solskjaer to complete that project, patience is going to have to be shown.

United are onto their fourth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson headed into retirement back in 2013.

Rashford admits stability is required in order to take the club back to the top, with the hope being that Solskjaer will be given the time he needs to get things right.

 

A product of a famed academy system said: “I think he needs to be backed in the position that we’re in now.

“We don’t need this rotation of managers because you never settle.”

United will be back in domestic action after the international break on Saturday when they play host to Leicester.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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