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Bryan Robson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is misusing Scott McTominay at Manchester United
Speaking to The BBC (h/t The Metro), Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is misusing Scott McTominay.
There have been a lot of questions regarding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team choices in recent weeks, especially after he made a couple of eye-opening decisions before the international break.
The Red Devils dropped points consecutively in the Premier League for the second weekend in a row against Everton last Saturday, and there were question marks regarding the midfield. A proper balance has been lacking as the Norwegian is constantly employing Fred and McTominay in his midfield line.
Regardless of their abilities and qualities, opposition teams are finding it easier to play through them or break through them. Fred was bullied off by Demarai Gray in the Everton game, while McTominay was not even in the frame while that was happening. Thus, there are problems there.
United legend Bryan Robson has now criticized Solskjaer for misusing the talent of McTominay, who he believes can be a box-to-box player. Captain Marvel told The BBC (h/t The Metro):
‘The coaches either want an attacking midfielder or a sitting midfielder, but I still think there are people out there who can do box to box. If you’re a midfield player and stay away from injury then you can achieve that. I think Scott’s got that in his locker.’
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Robson himself played in some legendary teams under Sir Alex Ferguson and bossed the midfield line through his lung-bursting runs and everlasting stamina.
While his comments do make his case crystal clear to the United head coach, it remains to be seen whether Solskjaer would actually tinker with his 24-year-old Scottish midfielder’s position this season.
