4 Players who don't seem to have a future under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

#2 Juan Mata

Juan Mata is loved by the United fans.
Juan Mata is loved by the United fans.

The inclusion of Juan Mata could raise some eyebrows, but the Spaniard is having a hard time getting into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans.

Juan was one of the two signings under David Moyes - with the other one, Fellaini leaving the club in January. United needed a creative player at the time, and Mata was the perfect solution to their woes. His partnership with Rooney was immaculate, and he was instrumental in United's FA Cup success under Louis Van Gaal.

Once Jose became the manager, it seemed Mata's time would come to an abrupt end at the club. However, Mourinho did him give an occasional chance and Juan gladly obliged putting in a decent shift at most times.

There is no shadow of a doubt about his ability, but it's the lack of game time that could frustrate the Spaniard who is yet to sign a new contract at the club. Previously Mourinho and now Solskhaer prefers him to start on the bench rather be in the first XI. If Juan doesn't see himself permanently in the manager's plan, he could well leave to find a regular starting spot somewhere else.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi
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