Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is alleged to have 'laid into' his players following this week's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona, questioning their commitment by 'accusing them of not giving 100 per cent'.
United lost 3-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday night, contributing to a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate pummelling overall and the club's biggest ever two-legged European defeat.
Solskjaer saw his team start brightly and create early chances, but the opening goal from Lionel Messi resulted in United wilting under the pressure, again.
In public, the Norwegian remained relatively diplomatic, speaking of the quality of Messi and acknowledging that United have 'lots of work to do' before they reach Barcelona's level.