Man Utd boss Solskjaer 'cannot have' two stars in team if he wants to win Premier League

Ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright said Fred and McTominay are being picked because they are more reliable than Pogba – with Solskjaer having to pick his most dependable players in the midst of an inconsistent run of results.

Hasselbaink agreed that it was the more prudent move in the short term, but said a United side should be more ambitious.

“I agree with that for now but longer term you cannot have Fred and McTominay in your team to become champions or to challenge for the championship.

“For now maybe the games that he needs to defend the back four a bit better to give them stability but long-term? That’s not a Manchester United way.”

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