Solskjaer admits nothing is granted against Roma
Ahead of their upcoming Europa League semi-final clash with Roma, the Norwegian knows his record of losing four semi-finals in his managing career will be a challenge for his Manchester United.
Enjoying a delightful Premier League season, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer can lift his first trophy as Manchester United’s manager in Europa League as they face Roma in the first-leg of their on Thursday.
"It will be a dream come true the day I can lift a trophy for this club as a manager," said Solskjaer.
"That is what we are building for. It is ifs and buts, but our ambition is to finish this season with a trophy and to celebrate. I know what that can mean for the group."
Asked if he has learned from his previous semi-final defeats, Solskjaer added: "We have looked at them and the reasons why.
"But every semi-final is a tough one against tough teams.
"Some defeats you dwell on a little bit more, but it is about putting things right and arriving with an almost fully fit squad.
"Now we are going to go all out, we play Liverpool in between but that will take care of itself.
"I would like to think [we have more belief now]. It was a strange end to last season with the mini tournament [in Germany]; the atmosphere and feeling.
"We have to go that one step further and win. We have had a great night in this tournament before [winning it in 2017]. Our focus is on ending the season with a celebration.
"As soon as we went out of the Champions League our focus was getting to a final. We feel we have been in a proper competition, we have enjoyed it.
"When you come to the business end of the season, first of all being there for the important games, having confidence and belief, but of course to have that luck and quality which is needed.
"We have done remarkably well to get to five semis. Now we want to go all the way."
United have only lost one of their last 12 games against Italian opponents in European competitions, which was against Juventus. Meanwhile, Roma have failed to win any of their last 12 European away games against English clubs.
On their 2007 tie with Roma, Solskjaer added: "I remember both games, I started the first one. We dug out a very good result after 2-1 defeat [in the first leg].
"That night was magical. Alan Smith was excellent, we showed what United can do. We want a performance like this again!"
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