Man Utd manager Solskjaer not underestimating Granada challenge

Football
8 Apr 2021 • 6:22 AM MYT
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not underestimating Granada.

The Spanish side, who sit ninth in La Liga, beat Molde in Europa League last-16 to book a quarter-final with United.

The first leg will be played in Andalusia on Thursday.

Asked if he was surprised Granada have reached the final eight, Solskjaer said: "No, not surprised at all. It's unbelievable how much attitude, desire, team spirit, values, how much that can do for a team, for players.

"They're very good at - and better than most - at the things that don't cost anything which is just what I'm talking about. I mean that as a compliment. I think the value of team spirit, camaraderie, organisation is so important for a team.

"But then they also have the individual quality and experience in a few players that will have been very important for them.

"But in football you're never surprised when teams that get promoted and do well, because they get promoted for a reason. It's quality and the team spirit and morale in the squad, and the manager's values."