Manchester United news: Romelu Lukaku still has a big role to play, claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United news: Romelu Lukaku still has a big role to play, claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Romelu Lukaku is still a key member of his Manchester United squad despite favouring Marcus Rashford as his first-choice striker.Lukaku has been forced to settle for a bit-part role in Solskjaer’s opening five Premier League games, playing just 74 minutes since Jose Mourinho’s departure.2

Romelu Lukaku has struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Meanwhile, Rashford has seized his opportunity in a central role, scoring four goals already during Solskjaer’s short interim reign.Nonetheless, the Norwegian caretaker boss claims 75million signing Lukaku remains an important figure at the club.“He’s a big part of the squad, definitely, with his personality around the place,” Solskjaer said ahead of Saturday’s visit of Brighton, live on talkSPORT2. “There’s no one scoring as many goals as him in training.“There are the three who play the most [Rashford, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard] but then you’ve got Rom, you’ve got Juan (Mata), you’ve got Alexis (Sanchez), so I’ve got a front six I can rotate with and Rom is definitely going to be playing games.”It is a month since the Old Trafford hierarchy called time on Mourinho’s turbulent tenure, with background backbiting compounding on-field struggles.2

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed Jose Mourinho’s comments

Few were sad to see the Portuguese go and the former manager spoke in-depth for the first time on Thursday, when he told beIN SPORTS that “in modern football there is a problem between the coach and the player”.Solskjaer does not appear to have encountered such problems such his arrival, getting United playing with swagger and the team with a smile.Asked if modern players need to be treated differently, the Norwegian said: “I think so. Times are changing.

"I belong to top-level football. That's where I'm going to be."Mourinho isn't ready to retire from the dugout as he looks ahead to his next job!#beINMourinho #beINAFC #AsianCup2019 pic.twitter.com/7pqmG0uHQc— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 17, 2019

“I’m old enough to have worked with older players than me and older managers, so I know that type of player and that type of management school.“But I’m young enough and I’ve got kids, I’ve got an 18-year-old myself, and I’ve worked with young players back home. It is a different era.“Those values, beliefs and principles don’t change.”

---

Hearts 1-2 Celtic: Odsonne Edouard brace sees Hoops come from behind to complete historic treble treble about 1 hour ago After an absorbing but goalless first half, Gorgie attacker Ryan Edwards, struck from close range in the 52nd minute. 3 Scott Brown hoisted the trophy aloft However, Hoops striker…
Odsonne Edouard brace sees Hoops come from behind to complete

---

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Unai Emery refuses to force Arsenal

---

Carlton Cole believes the impressive progress of Declan Rice shows West Ham's academy is starting to recover its prestige within the game. The likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Trevor Brooking

---

Celtic are expected to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund full-back Jeremy Toljan today, according to Fussball Transfers. The Scottish Premiership champions have tried and failed to sign a
Celtic complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender

---

Scotland 2-1 Cyprus: Andy Robertson scores screamer as Scots edge to victory in Steve Clarke's first game in c A late strike from Oliver Burke saw Steve Clarke begin his reign as Scotlan 2 days ago
Man United transfer news LIVE: Maguire to SNUB interest and

---

Everton winger Yannick Bolasie appears unlikely to get his wish of regaining his place in the squad after cutting short his loan spell at Aston Villa without consulting manager Marco Silva.
Bolasie linked with Palace return - Read Crystal Palace

---

Manchester City are close to finalising a £50million-a-year kit contract with Puma, with the deal set to become the largest in their commercial history. Sportsmail understands talks between Pep
teamtalk.com | Latest Football News, Results and Fixtures

---

How much every Premier League side earned in prize money as Manchester City finish top of the table by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 12 May Manchester City clinched the Premier League title after an enthralling season in the English top-flight.
Premier League prize money 2018-19: How much every team

---

'Tears in my eyes' - Manchester United fans react to news

---

Sports; ACTION Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea live on talkSPORT 2: Full coverage of Europa League tie plus free stream and line-ups. The Blues are looking to get the job done in their Round of 16 tie
Full coverage of Europa League tie plus free stream and

---

Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri is relishing a Champions League reunion with former club Bayern Munich.Shaqiri spent two-and-and-a-half years at Bayern before joining Stoke in a £12million deal
Bayern Munich vs Liverpool: Xherdan Shaqiri glad - goal.com

---

Andre Gray's late strike sent Watford through to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The game looked to be heading to extra time after Michy Batshuayi cancelled out Etienne
Watford vs Crystal Palace: Hornets' players individual

---