Central defender Victor Lindelof is the latest Manchester United player to join the chorus singing the praises of interim manager Ole Gunnar Solsksjaer. Like Anthony Martial, Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and others before him, the Sweden international wants Solskjaer to stay in charger beyond the end of the season and become the club’s manager on a full time basis.
“If he gets the job, I will be pleased,” Lindelof said in an interview with Sky Sports.
“It’s not my job to decide in the end, but, of course, I’m very happy with the things that he has done since he’s arrived. I have nothing bad to say about him.”
“He’s a legend of the club, so he knows everything about being here as a player, so when he speaks to you, you always listen. He knows what he’s talking about because he has been through it all. That’s also a very good thing to have.”
“He’s been amazing since he arrived and he came here with a big smile on his face and I think that was important for all of the players.”
“He spoke to me and told me to do the things that I’m good at, to show my abilities and to express myself on the pitch. That was very nice to hear.”
Lindelof has featured in all but three of the 19 games that Solskjaer has been in charge, forming a stellar partnership with Chris Smalling.
Lindelof and United have lost just once in 13 Premier League matches under Solskjaer. They return to action Saturday at home against Watford.
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