Solskjaer claims to be Manchester United at "long-term"

Despite a disappointing 12th place in the league and the very weak performances of Manchester United, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assured Thursday work "long term", three days of a shock against the ogre Liverpool.

"I have a three-year contract so obviously (that we) work in the long term," said the former Red Devils striker in an interview with Sky Sports.

Manchester United are just two points from the red zone since their defeat to Newcastle (1-0) before the international break, already relegated to 15 lengths of Liverpool, winner of its 8 matches coming Sunday at Old Trafford for the 9th day of the championship.

But the Norwegian believes in the ability of his club to rebound.

"I am 100% sure that we have the right organization because it is the manager who always has the last word", he explained, adding that the club had "a recruitment plan" for the months to come .

The Mancunians spent 145 million pounds (167.5 million EUR) this summer to draw center-back Harry Maguire, side Aaron Wan-Bissaka and midfielder Daniel James.

But no confirmed player has come to strengthen the workforce or replace for example the Belgian Romelo Lukaku in attack, gone to Inter Milan.

"The money is available and we have looked for players, we have not been far (to engage) a few, but they were not good," he said.

"The money is there to strengthen us in January, this summer, and we are planning, we are looking, we are finding targets, but for the transfer window that just ended, no, the confirmed players were not there, "added the technician.