Solskjær claims too much red at empty Old Trafford has confused his players

• Red shirts with red banners and red seats a problem
• Black banners introduced to help split-second decisions

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has stated that Manchester United’s red shirts had merged with Old Trafford’s red surrounds and prevented players from seeing a teammate in the “split second” required during games, leading the club to introduce black banners in the stands.

United host Granada in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg with a 2-0 lead. Solskjær was asked why in previous rounds Real Sociedad and Milan were defeated 4-0 and 1-0 away but his team could only draw at home – 0-0 and 1-1 respectively.

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