OLE OUT? Man United boss faces heavy scrutiny from fans and pundits alike after UCL exit

Before heading to Germany, Manchester United had won each of ir last five away games after conceding first goal. However, that run was ended by a spirited RB Leipzig side on Tuesday, as Bundesliga outfit clinched qualification for Champions League kckout sts. defeat meant that Manchester United were relegated to Europa League, and fans and pundits single out manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for criticism.

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RB Leipzig vs Man United: 'Ole Out' claims grow after Man United UCL exit

After opening ir Champions League campaign with two impressive victories, Manchester United were almost certain to qualify for kckouts in one of toughest groups drawn this year. Red Devils registered a 2-1 win in Paris, before thumping five past Leipzig at home to show ir credentials. However, Solskjaer’s side n showed ir defence fragilities after failing to defeat in Istanbul, a game which ultimately cost m qualification. Man United won return leg at home, but defeats against RB Leipzig and PSG meant that y were relegated to Europa League.

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Fans held thing back when y took to social media in aftermath to Man United’s 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig. Solskjaer’s position is always been questioned since he took over reins permanently in March last year, despite managing to get Red Devils Champions League football. group st exit has increased 'Ole Out' calls online, especially with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochetti and ex-Juventus boss Masimillai Allegri without contracts. Red Devils boss made some questionable calls during game, subbing of both Alex Telles and Luke Shaw and brining on youngster Brandon Williams. With Manchester United desperately needing a goal, manr brought on Timothy Fosu-Mensah at right-back, who was perceived by many as a defensive change.

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Manchester United’s group st is unlikely to please board, with Red Devils set to lose massive money after ir relegation to Europa League. According to Altic, If Solskjaer or his successor can lead Man United to victory in Europa League this season, Red Devils will bag £7.7 million, nearly a million less than £8.5 million Red Devils would have received with a point against RB Leipzig. Furr qualification included furr financial rewards, with a place in quarter-final worth £9.5 million, while a semi-final sport guaranteed a furr £11 million.

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Winning competition would have earned Red Devils a hefty £17.3 million, and amounts missed out are more prounced in post coronavirus climate. Man United hierarchy will be under pressure to make a call on Solskjaer’s future but have backed him to hilt in his tenure so far. Domestically, Red Devils were off to a dreadful start, but have turned a corner and find mselves at 6th in Premier League table, just five points off leaders Tottenham with a game in hand. However, Solskjaer would kw that sealing silverware won’t be eugh at end. 

(Im Courtesy: AP)