The summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk has made 15 appearances so far and was last on the pitch in the Emirates FA Cup triumph over Reading.
Solskjaer feels he did not do any of the players drafted into that side any favours, considering the sweeping changes made to the XI, and he remains convinced Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera will face competition for their places.
Citing big-name arrivals who took time to settle during his days as a striker with the Reds, the Norwegian insists there is nothing for the South American to worry about as he will get plenty of game time before the season is out.