The Scotland international has been compared to a five-time Premier League title winner after slotting seamlessly into the fold against Liverpool
Scott McTominay has been compared to former Manchester United star and fellow Scotland international Darren Fletcher after his showing in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool.
The 22-year-old came into the Red Devils side on Sunday for just his fourth Premier League start of the season.
Solskjaer believes he has the depth in his squad to counter such problems, with the performance of McTominay against Liverpool highlighting the quality of cover at his disposal.
He has been likened to a midfielder from United’s past, with Sir Alex Ferguson often calling upon Scottish strength in that area as the Red Devils helped a reliable performer to five title triumphs.
Solskjaer said of his options on the back of a goalless stalemate: “I learned a lot about Scott McTominay, who I’ve been waiting to give a chance in a more attacking role, he can run into the box, is dangerous, he was a Darren Fletcher today for us.
“Absolutely fantastic, he’s not played since Reading, that’s six weeks ago, January 5.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced into that selection call after seeing Nemanja Matic ruled out with an untimely knock.
More injuries were sustained during a cagey contest at Old Trafford, with Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard forced from the field while Marcus Rashford battled through an ankle problem.
Solskjaer believes he has the depth in his squad to counter such problems, with the performance of McTominay against Liverpool highlighting the quality of cover at his disposal.
He has been likened to a midfielder from United’s past, with Sir Alex Ferguson often calling upon Scottish strength in that area as the Red Devils helped a reliable performer to five title triumphs.
Solskjaer said of his options on the back of a goalless stalemate: “I learned a lot about Scott McTominay, who I’ve been waiting to give a chance in a more attacking role, he can run into the box, is dangerous, he was a Darren Fletcher today for us.
“Absolutely fantastic, he’s not played since Reading, that’s six weeks ago, January 5.