Solskjaer hits again at ‘out of order’ Rio Ferdinand over Man Utd legend’s criticism of injury-prone Phil Jones

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says Rio Ferdinand was ‘out of order’ for his criticism of Phil Jones.

Ferdinand said that Jones should leave the club as he has had too many accidents and is taking on a spot within the squad that one of many youth crew gamers may have.

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come out in help of Phil JonesCredit score: Getty – Contributor

Rio Ferdinand counsel Jones ought to go away Outdated TraffordCredit score: PA

Now Man Utd boss Solskjaer has jumped to the defence of his centre again who has not performed a aggressive recreation for 19 months as a consequence of a knee harm.

Solskjaer mentioned: “I believe what Rio mentioned was out of order, utterly. I do know greater than anybody the way it feels to be injured.

“Phil has had a horrible 18, 19, 20 months and was troubled for a yr earlier than that with accidents.

“Phil’s nonetheless not 30, however since I got here right here he has battled towards that knee harm and put his physique on the road in each coaching session.

“He will get his head down and is a correct skilled, no fuss household man and simply desires to get again match.

“He has by no means achieved something however give all the pieces for the membership and Rio, he ought to no higher than to exit and say this.

“I believe Rio is aware of. I believe he feels slightly bit sorry about that one.

“I used to be out for 2 years in a three-year interval with a knee harm and Phil has battled valiantly I’d say.

“I understand how he has felt since you are embarrassed at instances coming in, however he has to take care of his profession and now he’s getting again to health.”

Jones performed for the primary time since January 2020 for half an hour in a behind closed doorways pleasant with Burnley final week.

Now Solskjaer can see him being prepared for aggressive first crew motion once more in six weeks time.

He mentioned: “We acquired him half hour towards Burnley, he has performed in coaching and is working his approach again.

“I believe we may give him slightly bit extra a month or six weeks and he can be there. It’s nice that he can see mild on the finish of the tunnel.”

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