Man Utd boss Solskjaer confident Sancho can handle boo-boys

Man Utd boss Solskjaer confident Sancho can handle boo-boys

TEAMtalk Media Group·2021-08-22 22:00

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is backing Jadon Sancho to beat the boo-boys ahead of Sunday's clash at Southampton.Solskjaer cites how David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo handled things after they were abused on their return to club football after major international tournaments."With regards to how we handle it, no problem. Jadon and Marcus (Rashford) are both strong characters," said Solskjaer."We know as a club that sometimes you have to be strong. The way the manager [Sir Alex Ferguson] dealt with the Becks situation was the right prototype. We will protect him, I'll protect him. That's absolutely no issue."When you go away, say with Cristiano and Becks, it's not just because you've done something wrong, it's also because they are afraid of you. Becks dealt with it in his own way: 'I'll show you, I'll prove how good I am'."They are the traits of a Man United player and person, to go through difficult times still knowing you've got your team-mates and they have your back."Solskjaer was at Old Trafford as a player with Beckham and Ronaldo but hopes Sancho will not have to suffer as much as they did."I don't expect that to happen with too many fans. More of them are more respectful and support their country,' he said."You've seen support to the players who have been brave enough to step up for their country."The old Theodore Roosevelt 'Man In The Arena' resonates for me in this situation."

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