Manchester United legend

Chapter 111 Solskjaer's Surprise
Manchester United has received another surprise this season, and that is Solskjaer's emergence.

Solskjaer integrated into Manchester United very smoothly. The low-key, introverted, calm and introverted Solskjaer was quickly welcomed by Manchester United players. Everyone liked his gentle personality and humble attitude.

Although Solskjaer honestly confessed in an interview that his favorite team when he was a child was not Manchester United, but Manchester United's rival Liverpool!
But he said solemnly, "Now I am a Manchester United player, and I will be proud of it-I love this team and I will fight for it all my life!"

Solskjaer's first training session with his teammates was interesting.

Giggs said: "Our first training session with Solskjaer was shooting. I couldn't believe what he did. I remember going home and telling my friends that we had just signed the new Alan Shearer. This guy is absolutely amazing. Then my friends thought I was out of my mind."

Beckham said, "I can still remember the first time I met Solskjaer. I was thinking at the time, why does he look so young, he looks younger than us!

He has a 'baby face', which makes it difficult to have any ill will towards him.As long as Solskjaer starts training, you will be able to know his details, and you will clearly know his abilities.

By Manchester United standards, his skills and awareness can definitely play for Manchester United.It might look like he's thin and short, but that's just an illusion.

I think he should come on soon and be a great Manchester United player. "

Beckham summed it up quite well, "He is a very professional striker, the kind of player who can do something as long as he gets the ball. This characteristic has been evident since he first stepped on the Manchester United training ground. He scored 10 shots in a row where different players fed him the ball!"

Jost recalls interestingly, "The first morning he came to practice, there was a group photo of the team; I thought Ole was a high school fan because he looked about [-] years old.

But as soon as training started, I realized, like everyone else, that he was an amazing finisher.Ole can score from anywhere. "

Jost said, "Not only in training, but I think he will be the same on the field. He has good left and right foot shooting skills and first-class awareness in front of the goal. We were all shocked by the boss after the training session. He actually spent 150 million to buy such a powerful killer!"

Cantona, the team boss at the time, liked Solskjaer very much, "I like Ole's attitude. He is very hardworking and good at listening, but he is not withdrawn. His young smile makes everyone feel warm. Ole has become one of the most lovable players in the dressing room.

He is not only friendly, but also extremely dedicated and diligent in practicing.Just like the youngsters in class 92, he seized all the time to practice and could hit 100 goals without stopping. "

Cantona, who was still sad about missing the national team at that time, also noticed that Solskjaer was very polite in his dealings with others. The polite and gentle Norwegian quickly won his appreciation and praise. "I think Ole is a civilized person. He is smart, gentle and full of wisdom. He will be of great help to improve the image and influence of our club. I like such a guy."

Solskjaer, who just joined Manchester United, thought that he would play games like the League Cup at most, or stay as the reserve captain, at least until 1997 before he had the opportunity to officially debut for Manchester United.

Ferguson originally planned this way: he was going to play some reserve team games first, and then play some League Cup games by the way, to improve himself and get familiar with the team.But things took a new turn after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored twice against Oldham Reserves.

Ferguson recalls: "I was chatting to Jimmy one morning. He spoke to me in a tone of excitement that I've rarely seen, and he kept describing to me how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been in the United reserves against Oldham the night before. Jimmy said he scored two, hit the post twice and had seven or eight shots saved by the goalkeeper.

I still remember his words: 'Boss, I saw a real super killer last night.He was too strong in front of goal.So you'd better give him a chance to try. '"

Ferguson said, "Jimmy is not easy to praise others. I was also surprised that he couldn't wait to say good things about Ole. So I went to watch Ole's game. To be honest, I have to admire myself. This is definitely the embryo of a super striker. I must give him the opportunity, give him in advance, he deserves such an opportunity!"

The favor of God of Destiny made Solskjaer's happiness come more suddenly and violently than expected.

In the third round of the league when Manchester United played against Blackburn at home, Ferguson wrote Solskjaer into the match list and put him on the bench.

Manchester United played very tangled and weak in that game. Blackburn as a guest led 2-1, and the scene was evenly divided with Manchester United. Manchester United could not even suppress their opponents, and the scene was horrible.

In the 64th minute, Ferguson, who refused to admit defeat, made a bold move. He made a key adjustment, replacing central defender David May with Solskjaer, strengthening the frontcourt firepower, and launching the final storm.

This day was August 1996, 8. This was the first time Solskjaer played for Manchester United in an official game, thus completing his debut for the Red Devils.

No one expects Solskjaer to change the game, only Ferguson firmly believes that Solskjaer will be different.The fact is that the Norwegian really gave Manchester United fans a huge surprise.

His appearance caused chaos in Blackburn's defensive system. The defense players' unfamiliarity with Solskjaer and a little bit of support made Manchester United's offensive firepower finally find a gap.

Just 6 minutes later, Solskjaer received a long pass from his teammate and got a single chance.Solskjaer cuts in from the top of the penalty area with the ball on his feet. Although he is not fast, he has got rid of the opponent's defender and he only needs to choose how to shoot.Facing the opponent's goalkeeper Friars' attack, Solskjaer chose to shoot from 10 yards away-although the first shot was blocked, Solskjaer immediately rebounded the ball and shot it into the net!
2 to 2!Solskjaer scored the equalizer!This goal saved Manchester United's defeat. He helped the Red Devils regain a point and kept Manchester United's impressive record of 32 home games unbeaten.

This goal also ignited Old Trafford, the fans cheered enthusiastically, and some people began to shout the name of "Ole, Ole".

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has scored so well in his first appearance for United, and it couldn't have been a better start.

After the game, Solskjaer was dubbed the "baby-faced assassin", a title that has stuck with him ever since and has become one of United's legends.

Although he scored many more important goals later, Solskjaer remembers his first goal at Manchester United most: "People asked me countless times what was the most important moment at Manchester United? I think it was the first time I played for Manchester United.

I scored a goal in my first game. I didn't know what to do at the time. When I turned around, Cantona was the first to come forward to celebrate with me, and then the whole stadium was boiling.It made me really feel: 'I'm at Old Trafford, I love it, I belong here, I love Manchester United! '"

Ferguson said after the game, "Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's playing is what he deserves. His playing really gave us more firepower and made a difference to the team.

I would say his progress week in and week out has been phenomenal, he's fully prepared and waiting for his opportunity.Experience has taught me that the presence of the player is key.

For a striker, a goal builds confidence.Solskjaer's start was perfect, that one goal was better than all the goals he scored in training. "

The subsequent story was very magical. After entering October, Manchester United rushed to catch up in the standings.

During this period, Cole, the absolute main striker in the team, had to rest due to illness, and Solskjaer got more starting opportunities and playing time.

In the powerful group of Manchester United, Solskjaer has received selfless help and countless frontcourt supplies. Thanks to the unfamiliarity of the opponent players with him, he is like a fish in water on the forward line and can flex his muscles.

Solskjaer's sudden emergence makes people no longer worry about Manchester United's firepower.This calm killer from Norway scored consecutive goals and was in a hot state, completely supporting Manchester United's attack line. His continuous goals quickly won the love of the fans.

The favor of God of Destiny made Solskjaer's happiness come more suddenly and violently than expected.

Nine months later, Solskjaer helped United become Premier League champions.Not only that, this season Solskjaer started 9 games in all games and came off the bench for 33 games, becoming the team's main striker; not only that, he was also Manchester United's top scorer this season, scoring 13 goals (19 league goals), many of which were decisive goals.

Solskjaer not only made an important contribution to Manchester United's championship, but he was also appreciated by the English Professional Players League and was nominated as a candidate for the 1997 PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is starting to win the hearts of United fans.Keen goal awareness, excellent shooting skills, calm attitude, efficient scoring efficiency, cute baby face, sunny smile... Solskjaer quickly won the love of Old Trafford fans.

The Norwegian rookie had a near-joke start at United, but a jaw-dropping success.

When Solskjaer lifted the Premier League trophy, the Red Devils fans who loved him began to sing, "Ole, Ole, you and we are holding the championship trophy, where is poor Shearer?"

No one would believe that this skinny boy would have such an achievement: in the first season, he would contribute double-digit goals, become the main force, and become the team's top scorer; no one would believe that this low-key and introverted striker from cold Norway would create his own legend in the Theater of Dreams.

Perfect start, perfect season, Solskjaer is a blockbuster.

(End of this chapter)