5 Manchester United players who will benefit from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United were hammered over the weekend at Old Trafford in a 0-5 loss to arch-rivals Liverpool. This does not help the Norwegian's case at all since he's already under constant criticism from United fans.

Manchester United went into the game as underdogs but no one expected the outcome to be this humiliating. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left with nowhere to hide at the end of the match and his future at the club does not look bright.

Manchester United might soon sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Understandably, the loss against Liverpool has outraged Manchester United fans across the world and at the moment it is hinting in only one direction. It is likely that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might lose his job before the match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

With the sack looking inevitable, it could turn out to be a change in fortunes for some of the Manchester United players. The players who have struggled under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might get a new and fresh chance to prove themselves. On that note, let's take a look at the five United players who will benefit the most from a managerial change:

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#5 Nemanja Matic

While Manchester United have looked for a young and quality defensive midfielder, the presence of an experienced defensive midfielder like Nemanja Matic cannot be ignored. The Serbian has tons of experience under his belt, especially in the Premier League, given that he has played in the league for more than eight seasons now.

Matic is a quality midfielder with a lot of intelligence and composure at his disposal. He might not be in his prime right now but he certainly has what it takes to play at the highest level. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has preferred the double pivot of Fred and Scott McTominay, playing Matic and two attacking midfielders is an option that can be used on a regular basis.

It is not that easy though given Manchester United have been so vulnerable against counter-attacking teams. But as it is, the double pivot hasn't done wonders either for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It is something the new manager can try and if nothing, it can surely be used more against weaker teams.

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#4 Jesse Lingard

The Englishman is running out of contract at the end of the season and the renewal is said to be dependent on the game-time he gets this season. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jesse Lingard has struggled to start on a regular basis, which is the very reason he was loaned out to West Ham United last term.

With the Hammers, Jesse Lingard looked a different player altogether. He was lively, creative and, most importantly, very effective in front of goal. In just 16 Premier League appearances, he scored nine goals and recorded four assists with the east London club last season.

He expected to start more this season but with the arrival of Jadon Sancho and the impressive form of Mason Greenwood, Lingard has struggled to get regular game-time. Under the new manager, the attacker might get a fresh opportunity to establish himself and get some regular starts.

#3 Alex Telles

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted strong competition for left-back Luke Shaw last season. This resulted in the signing of Alex Telles from Porto to not only provide backup but also add a different dynamic to the squad.

Telles is a well-known figure in the Portuguese league, especially given his attacking mentality as a full-back. He can whip in some amazing crosses and is lethal with his set-pieces. His defensive side is a bit edgy but so has been Shaw's this season.

The English left-back has been terrible with his positioning and defensive duties, which was one of the reasons why Manchester United were thrashed by Liverpool at the weekend.

Despite committing such mistakes, Shaw was lucky enough not to be benched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The incoming manager certainly will not be as kind and it might turn out to be an unexpected window of opportunity for Telles.

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#2 Edinson Cavani

There are very few strikers in the world right now who are as hard-working as Edinson Cavani on a football pitch. Despite his primary job being to score goals, the Uruguayan exhibits an insane amount of energy with his pressing and work-rate, even at the age of 34.

That being said, Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival this summer has made things a bit difficult for Cavani. With a star like the Portuguese in the squad, team selection has become tricky for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Manchester United manager has gone ahead with Ronaldo in most cases and at times hasn't looked to be the best choice.

There's no denial that Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world and a phenomenal goal-scoring machine. However, Cavani had a wonderful first season with Manchester United, scoring 10 goals in the Premier League last season.

The Uruguayan looks to be in better sync with the other players when compared to Ronaldo. While it is going to be a difficult choice for the incoming new manager too, it might help Cavani's cause.

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#1 Donny van de Beek

With a significant amount of time passed, it is still unknown as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not favor Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman was signed by Manchester United in 2020 from Ajax given his prolific skills as a midfielder.

Van de Beek can play as a No. 6, No. 8 and a No.10 on the pitch. Like every other player on this list, the 24-year old has struggled to get regular game time under his belt. Despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming at the start of the season to give the former Ajax midfielder more chances, he has failed to deliver on his commitments.

Understandably, Van de Beek is frustrated with that and with the departure of the current Manchester United manager, it could turn out to be a blessing for him. It will be interesting to see how the midfielder grabs the opportunity to prove himself, if such a situation arises.