Solskjaer hails impact of new Man United coach Martyn Pert

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the influence of new Manchester United coach Martyn Pert along with his other staff members.

Pert, 41, joined United in October as their strength and conditioning specialist and has had previous spells at Watford, Fulham, Coventry, and Cardiff, where Solskjaer first came across him in January 2014.

United brought Pert in from Major League Soccer outfit Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was assistant manager, and the Norfolk-born coach has been present for training sessions at United's Carrington complex.

Solskjaer recently defended first-team coaches Michael Carrick, 38, and Kieran McKenna, 33, amid accusations United lack experience on their senior staff and again lauded the pair, along with recent arrival Pert.

"I can't fault the effort and commitment that the boys have shown every single day at Carrington and in matches," Solskjaer said in the United programme ahead of the Brighton game. "And I have to say that our coaches are doing a fantastic job in preparing the lads for each game.

"The amount of work they do and the hours they spend preparing each training session and getting ready for games is fantastic.

"Michael Carrick, Kieran McKenna, Martyn Pert and the analysis group all make it easier for [assistant manager] Mick Phelan and myself to put a team out, and the players have shown that they can respond to different approaches and plans by coping with various formations and approaches in recent weeks."