Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Manchester United debutants after 2-1 defeat against Astana

Manchester United manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised performances of all players who made ir senior team debut in a 2-1 away UEFA Europa League group st defeat against Astana on vember 28. Solskjaer handed senior team debuts to Di'Shon Bernard, Ethan Laird and Dylan Levitt in a squad that players with an aver of 22 years, youngest Red Devils squad to have ever played in a European competition.

England International Jesse Lingard ended his 28-time goalless streak and scored only goal for United to give a 1-0 lead at end of 45 minutes. United slumped to a 2-1 defeat after Dmitry Shmoko's equalising goal in 55th minute and an own goal by centre back Bernard in 62nd minute.

Solskjaer praises debutants

Solskjaer stated that he was disappointed with result but re were also positive pieces to pick up from match as boys had a strong start and did t stop fighting back after Astana scored two goals. He furr added that re were some amazing performances by Bernard, Laird and Levitt.

Taking into account Bernard's horrid debut for Manchester United, defender will never forget this match for both good and bad reasons. 19-year-old centre held his nerve as he produced an outstanding display before scoring second goal of match in his own net that ultimately sealed defeat for Red Devils.

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However, Solskjaer backed Bernard and said that it will be next to impossible for player to forget own goal he scored on his debut but he should remember remaining minutes of match where he proved to be a rock for defence line. manr furr added that Bernard was excellent in his tackles and that own goal was pure bad luck and thing else. 

With Manchester United having a  history of handing young players ir senior team debuts, Solskjaer indirectly indicated that he may send some of players out on loan before y make way into his plans of playing for first team. He added that a few of players may get some benefit from going out loan.

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Difficult time for Red Devils and Solskjaer

Manchester United is currently placed at 9th position in Premier League after registering 4 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in 13 matches y have played so far. With availability of Mauricio Pochetti, pressure is mounting on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to steer Red Devils back to winning ways or face sack. Red Devils next play against Aston Villa in a league match to be played at Old Trafford on December 1.

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(With inputs from ncies)