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Rob DawsonReporter
Manchester United Sources have revealed to ESPN that fans are planning to pay tribute to sacked coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Supporters are planning to unveil a giant flag dedicated to Solskjaer in the Stretford End first ArsenalA visit to Old Trafford on Thursday, the first game at home since the Norwegian was sacked on November 21.
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Sources have told ESPN that fans have approached United about the gesture and it is set to continue with the club’s blessing.
NS Premier League clash with Arsenal is also the first match since The appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season.
It is unclear if Rangnick will be in the dugout or even in the stadium as United await a work permit for the German.
The 63-year-old will also need a PCR test before entering the UK in accordance with government COVID-19 guidelines. Michael Carrick will continue to lead the team in the meantime.
Solskjaer was sacked after the previous 4-1 defeat Watford after nearly three years in charge. He led United to a second-place finish in the Premier League last season and reached Europa League last but his reign ended with seven losses in his last 13 matches.
However, the 48-year-old remains a club legend after spending 11 years as a player at Old Trafford between 1996 and 2007. He has won six Premier League titles and scored goals. win Champions League in 1999 and with it an unprecedented Treble.
Meanwhile, United are awaiting clarification from UEFA regarding the status of their Champions League group stage final match against Young boys.
The match was scheduled to be held at Old Trafford on December 8 but there have been suggestions that concerns about the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus could lead to the match being moved to a neutral venue.
Sources have told ESPN that United expect to be able to play the game at their home ground – possibly without fans from Switzerland – but are waiting for more information from Europe’s governing body.
