Odion Ighalo has hit the ground running since his January loan move to Manchester United – and that is partly thanks to the advice he has received from Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Nigerian striker has settled quickly with his boyhood club, scoring four goals and providing one assist in his first eight games for United.
Ighalo credits his improving performances to the guidance from Solskjaer.
“When I moved to United, I learned a few things from him,” the 30-year-old told MUTV. “During games – there was even a game I scored in, and he said: ‘You should have scored more if you do this or do that’.
“I thought about it and I know if I would have done what Ole said, I would have scored more. He says: ‘You’re a striker, take the chance’.
“So I’ve learnt a lot from him, in terms of positioning and how to do one or two things in a game.”
The former Nigeria forward knows he is being guided by one of United's all-time goalscoring greats – who scored 91 Premier League goals for the club – and as a forward, he believes this gives him an edge.
He added: “As a striker, it’s good when a striker is coaching you. And, as a striker, you benefit even more than the defenders.
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“He is someone who has scored goals for a long time and has done a lot for United, so it’s good to learn from him.”
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