![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-reveals-liverpool-player-who-gave-man-utd-the-most-problems/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1177197051.jpg&description=Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a tough time of things against Liverpool whilst with the Red Devils with one star in particular grinding the Norwegian's gears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has bemoaned Roberto Firmino for causing him 'the most problems' during his time at Manchester United. The Norwegian had nearly three years at the helm at Old Trafford. He was initially given the reins on a temporary basis after Jose Mourinho's sacking and got the Red Devils back on track. Solskjaer was given the job permanently but lasted until November 2021. Whilst the 50-year-old had a number of highlights with United - a second-placed Premier League finish among his achievements - Solskjaer never quite managed to get to grips with the Red Devils' fierce rivals Liverpool after a number of meetings. He took on the Merseysiders on seven occasions during his time at Man United and only won once - that victory coming in the form of a 3-2 win at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Shortly before being sacked by the Red Devils, Solskjaer's side were on the wrong end of a 5-0 reverse to Liverpool on home soil. Speaking through that defeat with The Athletic, Solskjaer has detailed that Firmino was one of the biggest threats facing his side when they clashed with Liverpool. He said: "In my last season, we played Liverpool at home. "I felt the players were ready for it, just like I'd felt they were ready when we'd gone to City and won. We could have sat back and countered but my decision was to go for it. Was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a success or a failure at Man United? Share your thoughts in the comments below "We lost 5-0. It was 50/50, more or less, in possession and chances at half-time, yet we were 4-0 down. I made the wrong decision and that was my lowest point as United manager by a mile. "Roberto Firmino was probably the opposition player who caused me the most problems as a manager. The 6-1 defeat at home to Spurs was different and affected by a sending-of){kind=link}
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a tough time of things against Liverpool whilst with the Red Devils with one star in particular grinding the Norwegian’s gears
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has bemoaned Roberto Firmino for causing him “the most problems” during his time at Manchester United.
The Norwegian had nearly three years at the helm at Old Trafford. He was initially given the reins on a temporary basis after Jose Mourinho’s sacking and got the Red Devils back on track.
Solskjaer was given the job permanently but lasted until November 2021. Whilst the 50-year-old had a number of highlights with United – a second-placed Premier League finish among his achievements – Solskjaer never quite managed to get to grips with the Red Devils’ fierce rivals Liverpool after a number of meetings.
He took on the Merseysiders on seven occasions during his time at Man United and only won once – that victory coming in the form of a 3-2 win at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Shortly before being sacked by the Red Devils, Solskjaer’s side were on the wrong end of a 5-0 reverse to Liverpool on home soil.