Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed disappointment with the way Manchester United gave away a crucial win to draw 1 – 1 with AC Milan in the Europa League tie on Thursday.
The Norwegian was annoyed by several aspects of his side’s display against depleted Milan, who travelled to England without the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Theo Hernandez and Ante Rebic.
Ole was without key men of his own, with the absence of Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani compounded when Anthony Martial was forced off with a hip issue.
Ahmad Diallo became the club’s fourth youngest European goalscorer after his superb, improvised header gave United the lead. But, Ole’s men had their defense exposed through a set piece when Simon Kjaer met a corner with a header to steal a point and goal advantage at Old Trafford.
“We dropped too deep in the box so the structure, there’s a yard or two deep from everyone, really,” Solskjaer said of the equaliser.
“Of course you’re always disappointed when you concede a goal in that manner.
“Simon Kjaer is obviously a good player, he makes a good run, he’s strong and his marker gets blocked off, so he gets in front of him.
“Disappointed but then again that can happen. I’ve been part of a team that’s scored in injury time in Europe myself on a set play.
“We know we have to travel there and score a goal and win the game, or score two and draw.
“Of course it makes it more difficult. Always when you concede at home, you’re never happy when you do.
“One minute before full time is also disappointing but we’ve got to take that on the chin and just travel down there next week and go for it.”
On the goal scored by his January signing, Solksjaer said: “I think the pass was incredible,” Solskjaer said of Bruno Fernandes’ quickly-taken free-kick.
“I think the pass more or less made the goal, the keeper’s position as well. The flick is probably the only thing he can do and he should do.
“But perfect timing, perfect little weight on the flick. Great moment for the kid.”
