Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists ‘the group is still very open’ as Manchester United boss refuses to take anything for granted despite his side needing just one point from two clashes to secure Champions League progression
- Manchester United need one more point to progress in the Champions League
- The Red Devils pulled off a comprehensive 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not taking anything for granted this season
- United face two remaining matches; against PSG at home and Leipzig away
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not taking progress to the Champions League knockout phase for granted despite Manchester United‘s important victory against Istanbul Basaksehir.
Bruno Fernandes‘ brace added to by Marcus Rashford’s penalty and a late goal from substitute Daniel James saw United to a 4-1 triumph which means Solskjaer’s side only need a point from their final two matches to qualify for the last 16.
But next week’s home match against PSG and the trip to Leipzig means the manager is not getting ahead of himself.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left with a big smile after Man United hammered Istanbul Basaksehir
‘The group is still very open,’ the Norwegian said.
‘We’ve got nine, two on six points (PSG and RB Leipzig) and Basaksehir on three, so we still need points to go through.
‘One probably should be enough and three probably gives you the win, so hopefully against PSG we can secure the points we need but that’s another matter.
United ran riot at Old Trafford and now need just one point to progress from the groups
‘Of course I thought the whole team played really well. We found our positions and the tempo with the ball was really good.
‘We deserved the win, of course, after that first half. Second half is always different and more difficult to keep the tempo when you’re winning 3-0.’
Solskjaer’ also had no problems with Fernandes handing over the penalty to Rashford when he could have bagged a hat-trick.
The midfield talisman selflessly allowed Rashford to take the limelight, before the England international stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way.
The Norwegian told BT Sport: ‘Marcus is a very good penalty taker and Bruno is very confident, if Bruno wants to give it to Marcus then why not?
‘Anthony Martial took one against Leipzig too – why not share it around?’ he added.
Solskajer insists the group remains ‘very open’ and United will take nothing for granted
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