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The backroom changes made by Solskjaer that has inspired Manchester United this season
An article by The Athletic (subscription required) mentions the changes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made in the backroom that has helped Manchester United recover from a poor start to the season.
United found themselves in a real mess at the start of this campaign. A string of poor results, including the 6-1 thrashing to Tottenham Hotspur, left the club in despair, and the fans restless.
However, United picked up the pace and now find themselves unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games. A run of 4 wins in the last 5 matches has seen us rise to 2nd place in the Premier League table.
All of this cannot be put down to just luck. United’s manager has been working hard behind the scenes to give the team a platform to build upon and try to win something.
The article states that Solskjaer has paid special attention to the youth players, who also get expert advise from time to time as the club invites legends such as Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs to speak with the youngsters. (h/t The Athletic)
Behind the scene
Moreover, United have had a sort of an ‘overhaul’ in their backroom staff. The club employed Marty Pert at the start of last season, whose main role is to maximize training for players who don’t play much for the club.
The club’s head of data, Andrew Meredith, along with performance analyst Paul Brand, play an important role in providing information to the young players and coaches.
The club also signed David Horrocks, whose role is to implement elite practice from other sports. And the club also appointed Simon Wells as a trusted scout for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (h/t The Athletic)
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These names, unbeknown to the public, are a major reason behind the club’s recent resurgence. And it’s about time that Solskjaer gets due credit for this turnaround.
