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‘Solskjaer can’t make Champions League claims at Man Utd’ – Schmeichel backs cautious approach in ‘grand plan’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is right to avoid making bold Champions League predictions at Manchester United, says Peter Schmeichel, with the Red Devils building long-term with a youthful squad.

The intention of those at Old Trafford is to secure a return to elite European club competition for 2020-21.

Two avenues remain open to them in that quest, with a top-four bid in the Premier League being complemented by a run through to the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Success down either of those paths would see Solskjaer deliver on one of the challenges he has been presented with at United.