Manchester United’s legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel cannot believe the lack of work rate from some of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s current squad. United suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday which meant they dropped to 10th in the Premier League table. A first-half goal from former Red Devils striker Josh King was enough to seal all three points for Eddie Howe’s side, who moved up to seventh. Speaking after the match at the Vitality Stadium, Schmeichel admitted Bournemouth played United off the pitch at times.

What really gets to me is the work rate - the work rate is just not good enough Peter Schmeichel on Man Utd

However, he says there is no excuse for any player who does not work hard, something he claims he sees far too much at United. “It was definitely not good today,” Schmeichel told Premier League Productions. “I kind of feel for Ole, I think he is stuck between a rock and a hard place. “There’s not really a lot he can do. The fact is that it’s a very average squad of players that he’s got.

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Peter Schmeichel says there is a lack of work rate from several Man Utd players

Schmeichel says there is no excuse for a lack of work rate from Man Utd

“To go to Bournemouth and to, not be bullied off the pitch, but at times played off the pitch, and with only one shot on target, it’s bad. “We’ve all experienced games like that where it’s not coming off for you and stuff like that. “But what really gets to me is the work rate - the work rate is just not good enough.

Man Utd suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss at Bournemouth on Saturday