Undergoing a debut with Manchester United, Solskjaer Praises the Young Player’s Appearances

DBasia.news – Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the appearance of debutant, Teden Mengi during the match against LASK Linz in the 2019-2020 Europa League top 16.

In the match that took place at Old Trafford Stadium, Thursday (6/8) AM, the Red Devils won 2-1, with the final aggregate 7-1 for the Red Devils’ advantage.

“He (Mengu) is a leader and a center-back. Of course he is a player we can count on in the future,” Solskjaer said as quoted by Football365, Thursday (6/8).

Meanwhile, two MU goals were scored by Jesse Lingard in the 57th minute, and French striker, Anthony Martial in the 88th minute. Furthermore, the coach from Norway considered that Mengi was able to appear promising even though briefly.

“He has a strong physique, speed, and is good at ball possession. So I think he is a player who deserves to be in this squad,” he continued.

Solskjaer also confirmed striker Alexis Sanchez’s permanent departure to Inter Milan this summer. “I hope Sanchez can have fun there, he’s a good player and we wish him all the best.”

Later in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, MU will face the Danish representative, Copenhagen, who successfully beat Istanbul Basakeshir with a score of 3-0.