No Regrets Not Starting Ronaldo In Everton Draw, Says Man Utd’s Solskjaer

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunner Solskjaer has said he has no regrets starting Ronaldo on the bench, as the Red Devils played out an unimpressive 1-1 draw with Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Solskjaer made five changes to the side that won against Villarreal in the Champions League during the week, with match-winner Ronaldo relegated to the bench.

Responding to a question asking if he regretted not starting the United talisman in a post-match interview, Solskjaer replied in the negative.

 He said, “No. You make decisions throughout a long, long season, you have to manage the players’ workload and the decision for me was the correct one.

“Anthony Martial did well, scored a good goal. Edinson [Cavani] needed minutes and could have had a goal. We have to make those decisions at the time.”

“We got hit on one break that cost us and we lacked that cutting edge to get the important second goal,” he said. “We made a couple of decisions that cost us. We had players behind the ball when the ball was delivered and we should have dealt with it. We need to work on it because we are facing more and more opponents who allow us to have possession.”

“It’s a big month. We have to be focused and make sure we use the international break well, come back with energy and [with a] clear focus,” he said.

“The mindset is good, the players are hungry to improve. We dominated the game but just couldn’t get the second goal you need in games like this.

“I’m confident we will get the best out of this squad. A lot has happened this month [player arrivals]. We have loads to work on but I do believe in these players and this coaching staff. I believe we have something going but the proof is in the pudding.”

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