Solskjaer to draft in pre-season dentist to check on toothless Man Utd flops’ fitness

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is drafting in the Manchester United dentist early to check over his misfiring stars. The Old Trafford boss saw his side flop to a sixth-place finish despite a good start under the Norwegian after he replaced Jose Mourinho in December. The Red Devils were also knocked out of the Champions League and […]

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is drafting in the Manchester United dentist early to check over his misfiring stars.

The Old Trafford boss saw his side flop to a sixth-place finish despite a good start under the Norwegian after he replaced Jose Mourinho in December.

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The Red Devils were also knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup with a whimper, and face another year back in the Europa League.

Solskjaer is furious with the way their campaign ended and wants a complete overhaul of the squad, with 15 players already released.

He also plans to look into their training regime and other areas, but will continue with the club policy of dental checks.

It is understood the hygienist can pick up on a number of health and injury problems which other tests cannot by just looking at teeth.

An Old Trafford source said: “There is not much going on at Carrington at present with all the players off on holiday.

“The dentist is expected in during the first two days of testing. That’s going to be at the start of July, around the first week.

“A firm from Cheshire come and do the examinations and it is seen as a good window into general health and well-being.”

Solskjaer is looking at bringing in a host of new players this summer, while starting to clear out some of his deadwood.

He is hoping to get a least two new big-money signings in before pre-season training officially starts next month.

There are a number of players on his shortlist including Matthijs De Ligt, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Thomas Meunier.