Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was the player who caused him the most problems during his time at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer was sacked as United manager in November 2021, but not before he had witnessed Firmino inspire Liverpool to a 5-0 thrashing of his side at Old Trafford in October 2021.

“Roberto Firmino was probably the opposition player who caused me the most problems as a manager,” Solskjaer told The Athletic.

“In my last season, we played Liverpool at home. I felt the players were ready for it, just like I’d felt they were ready when we’d gone to City and won. We could have sat back and countered, but my decision was to go for it.

“We lost 5-0. It was 50/50, more or less, in possession and chances at half-time, yet we were 4-0 down. I made the wrong decision and that was my lowest point as United manager by a mile.”

Firmino is known for his intelligent movement, pressing ability and link-up play, and he has been a key part of Liverpool’s success in recent years.

The Brazilian has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup with Liverpool, before moving to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia last summer