Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why he agreed with the way Erik ten Hag has treated Marcus Rashford after his reported partying.
Rashford was dropped for United's FA Cup clash against Newport County after he was spotted parting in Belfast and called in sick for training on the Friday.
Ten Hag has already confirmed the matter was dealt with internally after Rashford admitted his mistake.
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Solskjaer says the punishment from Ten Hag would have served as a wake up call for the England international, who went on to score in the 4-3 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on his return.
"I'm sure he had a wake-up call last week and hopefully that will spur him on," Solskjaer said, as per the Mirror.
"Is it the manager's job to get the best out of him, or is it mostly himself or any player's responsibility to get the best out of yourself? I think that's more it."
"Obviously I managed Marcus for three years and I know him," Solskjaer added.
"It's not my job to go out and discuss his performances, but last season he was fantastic and it's about consistency in football. Marcus and many others haven't hit the heights this season."
"He's had a fantastic career, some ups and downs.
"Now we hope he's going to hit that consistency, because I know and we all know there's a top player there. It's difficult to be at the top all the time, but it takes sacrifice."
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