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'The Pochettino situation doesn't help': Lee Sharpe believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being put under MORE pressure at Manchester United by former Tottenham boss's availability

Former Manchester United midfielder Lee Sharpe says Mauricio Pochettino's current availability is putting added pressure on current Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Norwegian has struggled in his first full season in charge - his side currently lie eighth in the Premier League, six points off the Premier League top-four.

Ex-Spurs boss Pochettino has been out of a job since November, and with rumours linking the Argentinean to the Old Trafford hotseat constantly in the headlines, Sharpe believes it is having an effect on Solskjaer's ability to do his job.

Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been in Spain for mid-season training this week
Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been in Spain for mid-season training this week

'At a club like United, the pressure is on every week.