We Will Do Our Homework To Win The Europa League Finals - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praises on Edinson Cavani and David de Gea after Manchester United began a run of four matches in eight days by reaching the Europa League final.

Having beaten Roma 6-2 in last week's semi-final first leg at Old Trafford, United sealed their shot at glory against the Italians despite losing the return leg on Thursday.

Cavani scored twice in the home game and put United into a half-time lead in Italy, where quickfire goals from former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko and Bryan Cristante turned things around.

David De Gea produced some fine saves as Roma pushed the wobbling visitors, before veteran striker Cavani grabbed his second of the night from a fine Bruno Fernandes cross.

Teenage debutant Nicola Zalewski's deflected effort eventually sealed Roma's 3-2 victory on the night, but the damage was done last week and Solskjaer can look forward to his first final as United boss after the 8-5 aggregate triumph.

In an interview with BT Sport, the 1999 treble hero of United expressed dissatisfaction over his side conceding of goals in the game.

"I was disappointed with conceding so many shots and so many goals. It was always going to be an open game because they had to score goals and that was going to make it a chance for us to create chances.

"I think both teams could have scored five more, so it could have been 6-6, 7-6. It could have been a different scoreline. But for me now the main thing is we're in the final. We know we have to play better than this but we're here because we've had a centre forward who has scored four goals during the tie, during the two legs.

"Edinson's shown again why we want to keep him at Old Trafford."

"David was vital, he was man of the match for me, standout performer. The final is still three weeks away so we've got many games, but David's put in a very good application by his performance. Proof is always on the pitch. You've got to perform and you keep your place in team when you play well."

The Europa League final offers United a chance to secure their first silverware since winning the competition in 2017 under Jose Murinho, but they have a lot to deal with before then.

The postponed clash against Liverpool has been rearranged for next Thursday, leaving the Red Devils facing four matches in mere eight days.

Solskjaer leads his side to Aston Villa on Sunday before hosting third-placed Leicester on Tuesday and then Jurgen Klopp's men.

The Norwegian International speaking to BT Sports lamented that "this is made by people who have never played football at this level. It is physically impossible for the players. We have not been dealt a good hand."

He continued by saying, "we are going to need everyone for these four games. It's a short turnaround but we have to be ready."