Solskjaer described their invitation as a good thing and he is backing the two players to return to Manchester with medals from the competition.
“I think everyone, when they grow up, watches the Olympics and can see Usain Bolt or Ryan Giggs. I saw him play in the Olympics [for Great Britain in 2012]!” Solskjaer told the club s website. “When your country calls you up, I think I can’t stand in the way of that boyhood dream being fulfilled.
“Of course, Eric is over-age but I think they can see the value of him and that’s why they brought him in.
They ve got to come back with a medal – Solskjaer supports Diallo & Bailly s Olympic trip with Ivory Coast
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They ve got to come back with a medal – Solskjaer supports Diallo & Bailly s Olympic trip with Ivory Coast
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