Captain gives Ole backing to continue as Reds boss

HARRY Maguire has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a vote of support as the Norwegian battles to keep his job as United manager.

Solskjaer is under mounting pressure at Old Trafford after a disastrous run of form that culminated in Sunday’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool.

The 48-year-old narrowly avoided the sack earlier this week but in a crucial run of games this week he needs to turn United’s fortunes around to stay in the job beyond the November international break.

Despite winning just six of 13 games this season, Maguire has backed Solskjaer as the right man for the job.

“Yes, of course. Ole has played for this club for many years and he has been the manager for three years,” he told Norway’s TV2.

“He knows what to expect and I’m sure he can handle the ups and downs. He knows what’s going on in this club.

“That [defeat against Liverpool] was of course disappointing for him, but it was disappointing for everyone involved in this club. Everyone looks at themselves and where they can improve, that also applies to me.

“The most important thing is to improve individually and come together as a team. We are strong boys with a good team spirit, and we stand together. We disappointed ourselves on Sunday and we know that, so we have to improve.”

Maguire admits the mood in the camp is low at the moment but played down the idea that the dressing room is divided after the poor start to the season.

“In the two-and-a-half years I’ve been here, I’ve noticed that when we lose a football game there’s a lot of talk. Most of it isn’t true,” he said. “The mood is that we are disappointed and hurt. We are footballers who play at the highest level. We know what the requirements are in this club. We have a lot of experience, many leaders and many people who say what they mean.”