Solskjaer tells Henderson what to improve to become Man Utd No.1
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has listed conditions for Dean Henderson to follow in a bid to establish himself as Manchester United’s No.1.
The 23-year-old was drafted into the side, as expected, for the FA Cup fifth-round win over West Ham and put in a 7/10 display.
He could not have scored any higher because his evening was a quiet one. But the former Sheffield United loanee was confident and competent in the few times he was called upon.
The Hammers mustered just a single shot on target and Henderson duly kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 – his sixth shutout in 11 games.
Ahead of the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer referred to the keeper “as not the most patient guy”. It’s obvious from the speculation last summer over whether Henderson would stay or go, that he has set the bar high.
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Henderson wanted the top job at Old Trafford after two successful years on loan with the Blades.
ESPN claim that Henderson and his representatives are comfortable with Solskjaer’s plan for this season. Which appears to be to play Henderson in the cup games and play David de Gea in the Premier League.
However, if things don’t change next season then Henderson may well rock the boat. And the key factor in Henderson’s progression will be his improved footwork.
Solskjaer alluded to the fact that Henderson has been asked to work on his game.
“He’s working hard on a couple of aspects that we’ve spoken about with him. I’ve been impressed with his attitude and work-rate,” said Solskjaer the Norwegian ahead of the win over West Ham.