Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking to the media ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League opener against Young Boys.
Here are some of the best quotes.
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On quality of Man Utd’s squad
“This team has grown and matured over the last few seasons, that was always the plan. Call is three years time back in the day when I came in we wanted a team with experience and quality who could challenge.
“David sat next to me, Harry has been here for a few years now, Raphael and Cristiano. We’ve learned. The group is special as a united they look after each other and it’s going to stand us in good stead.”
On ambitions this year
“Of course, as you say we have had some very good, memorable nights at the club and they are the biggest nights. The aim is to go all the way but we know it’s going to be difficult. It always is.
“But we’ve added some quality, experience and youth into the squad and hopefully we are better prepared for what’s to come.”
On Ronaldo’s off-pitch impact
“That’s obviously a jokey by Granty [players not eating dessert] in a setting with some mates, it’s not as though we were eating junk food before he came in and he’s changed it all.
“But obviously, he’s proved how to look after yourself and I think he will be an example to many players on how to prolong your career. When I retired I looked back at the best days of my life, you have to keep playing as long as possible.”
On Pogba potentially staying
“Well, it’s up to us now to get results and to prove to ourselves that we can win trophies. Everyone who signs for United wants to win trophies and be part of a winning United team, it’s the most magical feeling. I think everyone is focused on doing their best and let’s see where it goes.”
On Cavani update
“Eddie is hopefully back with us soon, he had a slight strain during the international break in a behind closed door game. He’s working hard to come back.”
On Young Boys
“It’s not just Ferencvaros games we’ve analysed they’re coming into form in the league as well and the Zurich game was very impressive. They are energetic attacking minded, we know it’s going to be a very difficult game.
“Astroturf is always a little bit of an advantage at home but we should be able to deal with it really well.”
