Villarreal manager Unai Emery warns his side to expect a ‘reaction’ from Manchester United in the Champions League after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – as the ex-Arsenal boss looks to pile more misery onto the Red Devils
- Manchester United face Villarreal in their first match post-Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
- The Norwegian was sacked by United following their recent poor displays
- Villarreal handed Solskjaer one of his biggest defeats in the Europa League final
- United could qualify from the group stage if results go their way on Tuesday
- Unai Emery is expecting a reaction from United due to Solskjaer’s exit
Villarreal coach Unai Emery has warned his players to expect Manchester United to bite back in the Champions League on Tuesday night following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United head to El Madrigal needing to respond to another dismal Premier League showing, with Saturday’s 4-1 loss away to Watford a fifth defeat in the last seven in the league and costing the popular Solskjaer his job.
‘As a coach, you don’t welcome the news that a colleague has lost his job,’ Emery said. ‘I have a lot of respect for Solskjaer because of his playing and coaching career. I’ve faced Solskjaer several times and above all, I value him as a great person.
Unai Emery expects a reaction from Manchester United when they play his Villarreal side
Manchester United are reeling off the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday morning
‘When there’s a coaching change, there’s a reaction one way or another. The focus will be more on the players than on the bench.
‘The players know, even though they are professional and must always deliver, that they have to show their faces – for…
Source : dailymail
