Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: I am disappointed

In the second leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off round, Beşiktaş lost 1-0 at home to Swiss side Lausanne and bid farewell to Europe. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Beşiktaş manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, "It is disappointing to be eliminated from Europe. We found some chances in the first half, but I am disappointed by the goal we conceded.

We had prepared for these situations. The red card made things difficult for us. I don't think it was a red card. There was no contact worthy of a red card in Felix's challenge. In the second half, we found chances to open up the opponent.

The opponent also found chances. I can say that my players fought. It is very difficult to play with 10 men for 45-50 minutes. I can say that my players gave everything they had," he stated.

"I AM DISAPPOINTED"

Stating that they are constantly working to improve but have not been able to create enough opportunities, Solskjaer said, "I am responsible, I am the one to be blamed. We did not deserve to advance in the Shakhtar Donetsk matches. We could not get the results to advance in either of the Lausanne matches either. I am disappointed. We could not create enough opportunities, I am responsible. We are constantly working, we are fighting to be better," he said.

"CRITICISM IS IN THE NATURE OF FOOTBALL WHEN YOU DON'T WIN"

The Norwegian manager answered the question, 'Are you thinking of resigning?' as follows:

"The club can do what it thinks is right. I strive every day to make the team stronger. I have never quit in my life when faced with difficulties. I fight even harder during difficult times. I saw that my players are also ready to fight. Changing the situation with the result we get on Sunday is what we need to do right now. It is in the nature of football to be criticized when you don't win."

Regarding the defensive approach they took against Lausanne, the 52-year-old manager added, "We showed respect to our opponent. Considering the injuries we have and the player profiles, I thought this system would be more correct."

"WE WILL BE A BETTER TEAM"

In response to a journalist's comment that 'Beşiktaş should have won by 5 goals today,' Solskjaer said, "Winning by 5 goals against a Swiss team is not easy. Our president is doing the right thing, my relationship with him is progressing very well. We could not use the players we signed. I am sure they will be very successful at Beşiktaş. The president and Graff are also eager and doing good work. As we spend time together, we will become a better team," he said.

Stating that he still believes he will have a positive impact on the team, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, "I have been here for 8 months. There is a big positive difference between the situation when I arrived and the current situation. My relationship with the players is very good," he said.

News Source: İHA