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Derby vs Manchester United: Wayne Rooney out to prove he still has the fight, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Sky Sports, Skysports.com

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wayne Rooney will get a warm reception when he lines up for Derby on Thursday and can still pose a threat to his former club                 

                    

                

            

                        

                Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wayne Rooney will get a warm reception when he lines up for Derby on Thursday and can still pose a threat to his former club

                    

             Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Wayne Rooney will be out to prove “there’s still fight in the old dog” when his Derby side host Manchester United in the FA Cup on Thursday.         

Rooney, who scored a record goals for United, will be facing his former side for the third time since ending his – year spell at Old Trafford in July 2020.

The last three years have seen Rooney return to boyhood club Everton, enjoy a spell in MLS with DC United and retire from international football.

He is now 39 and playing in the Sky Bet Championship wi th Derby, but Solskjaer is aware of the threat a player with Rooney’s track record can pose to United.

He said: “He’s a threat in and around the box , set plays. He wants to prove there’s still fight in the old dog.

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‘ve got to be on our toes. Don’t give him any space, in and around the box or in midfield. When he plays midfield you can see he’s got Scholesy-like passing range. “

Solskjaer heaped praise on Rooney for his time at United – which saw him win five Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Europa League, the FA Cup and four League Cups – and denied any suggestion his impact at the club is underrated.

“He’s been a fantastic player for Manchester United, “said Solskjaer.” He played here for so long, he’s the club’s top scorer, he’s won so many trophies.

” I don’t think the fans underrate him. I think everyone really, really appreciates what he did for us. He’s still very welcome, he’s still around the place, he comes to Old Trafford.

“He’ll get a good reception from our away fans in that game, definitely. He gave absolutely everything for this club and we all appreciate that. “

(Pogba set to miss Manchester derby

Paul Pogba has played just two matches since September

Paul Pogba is set to miss Manchester United’s game against Manchester City on Sunday, live on (Sky Sports) , says Solskjaer. The French midfielder has played just twice since September – and not at all in – due to injury.

Sol skjaer says Pogba is nearing a return but that this weekend’s match against the champions will come too soon.

“Paul’s still working with the physios outside,” the manager said . “He won’t be training with the first team until next week. So let’s see how long that will take. He’ll need some time to train to get his football fitness back.”

             


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