Ole Gunnar Solskjaer states his Manchester United players are fitter than they have been for yrs.

Solskjaer set final season’s finish, when they won two of their previous 12 games and missed out on the Champions League, down to a lack of health and fitness.

The Norwegian, who replaced Jose Mourinho in December 2018, feels that difficult perform on the 2019 summer months tour to Perth is now paying dividends.

“We are suit, incredibly healthy,” mentioned Solskjaer, whose crew are now in fifth location.

The matter of health is just one that was dealt with in the first days of Solskjaer’s first pre-period tour as United manager in Australia past summer.

“It was a large matter toward the stop of final time, when we felt our crew was not fit adequate and we obtained a several injuries,” he stated.

“We have not experienced that form of difficulty this time. Our lads have not felt as in good shape as this 12 months.”

United will need that exercise over the upcoming 11 days as they cram in three Premier League video games, beginning with Thursday’s vacation to Crystal Palace, moreover Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea at Wembley.

Solskjaer is hoping to acquire his very first trophy as United supervisor but is knowledgeable Chelsea have two extra days preparing for the semi-ultimate following Tuesday’s victory versus Norwich.

“Forty-eight several hours is a major distinction at this time [of the season] so we’ve not been handed 4 aces for the previous two weeks,” he explained.

“But we are heading to have to put on a poker experience and perform the playing cards properly.”