Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Labels Ighalo A 'Goalscorer' Ahead Of Trip To Tottenham Hotspur
Published: June 18, 2020One of the subjects Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer touched on at Thursday morning's press conference ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur was on Odion Ighalo extending his contract with the club until January 31, 2021.
The Norwegian football tactician praised Ighalo's goalscoring ability and noted that the experienced striker is an influential figure in United's dressing room.
Before the suspension of football activities in March, the former Nigeria international tallied four goals in his first three starts, and Solskjaer has encouraged his number 25 to continue firing on all cylinders.
Speaking to reporters via video conference from the Aon Training Complex, Solksjaer said : "We're delighted Odion is staying with us.
"We had a good conversation with his club and Odion's made a great impact when he came, so that's very pleasing.
"He gives us another option up front, he is a goalscorer and what he does in and around the dressing room as well is great.
"I hope he's going to continue and finish off what he has started."
The 31-year-old Ighalo faces competition from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Daniel James and Mason Greenwood for a spot in the starting lineup against Tottenham Hotspur on Friday evening.
Igho Kingsley
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