Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now called for time to transform Manchester Uniteds fortunes after defeat at Newcastle left him having alarge, uphill challenge of finishing in the top four.
United succumbed to some second-half strike from Premier League debutant Matty Longstaff in St. James Park as their winless off record stretched into a dismal 11 games.
A beat of the season has made United 12th in the table with eight points in their opening eight games in their worst start to a season in 30 years – and Solskjaer fearing objectives for the effort might be out of reach.
Weve given ourselves a large, big uphill struggle to acquire among the best four but it is tight and we will need to find a streak together, he told Sky Sports.
Itll take however long it will need to take. It and the culture is slowly getting there. We are getting there although I cant give you some time.
We have come together and discussed the way were going. If you just operate on days that are sunny, youll never get to your destination. We will have today, but we know where we wish to reach.
The start of this seasons international break means United arent in action until Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on October 19, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
For Solskjaer the intermission provides some time for an opportunity to focus with his or her players on some areas of improvement and reflection on the season.
We do not create enough opportunities to win a game of soccer, the United boss included. Luckily for us its now the worldwide break.
We will sit down, hopefully well get a few players back, and we will evaluate what has gone on over these eight matches.
It is my responsibility. I want to type outside their minds. Young boys lacking assurance – they want some help from experienced players and staff.
Confidence is a big thing in gamers, and just results and performances will give you confidence.
At the present time, when theres a choice to be made, the players dont do it automatically. That is what weve already been operating on, therefore its the perfect time for your international break.
United goalkeeper David de Gea has resisted Solskjaers telephone for improvement following labelling the clubs current predicament that the worst of its own spell in Manchester.
A lot of things will need to improve – everything, the Spaniard told Sky Sports. I do not know what to say.
Its a difficult moment for us. The most difficult time because I have been here. I really dont understand why or whats occurring.
The group should measure up. Weve got some injuries that are huge but that is no excuse. We are Manchester United, we need to keep working out hard, fighting and winning games.
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