Ole Gunnar Solskjær has downplayed the significance of Manchester United winning cups, saying they can be “ego things” for some clubs and managers and that consistently challenging for the league signifies true progress. Solskjær takes United to Milan for Thursday’s Europa League last 16 second leg after the first finished 1-1 at Old Trafford. “Any cup competition can give you a trophy but sometimes it’s more of an ego thing from other managers and clubs to finally win something. The boys have taken on board what we want.”United have lost four semi-finals under Solskjær: in last year’s FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao Cup and this season’s League Cup. His comments on Wednesday differ markedly from previous remarks that a cup was of “major” importance and winning one would be a “very big step”.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2021 17:26 UTC