By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, Paris
Published: 22:38 GMT, 5 March 2019 | Updated: 22:38 GMT, 5 March 2019
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Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel is wary of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's qualities and Manchester United's never-say-die attitude ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash.
Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe's goals at Old Trafford last month put the Ligue 1 champions in the driving seat ahead of the last-16 return fixture at the Parc des Princes.
PSG are the only side to have inflicted a defeat on Solskjaer since becoming caretaker manager in December, with the 2-0 loss the only setback in his remarkable 16-match reign.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is wary of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's qualities
The Norwegian has brought a refreshing positivity to the job and spoke up injury-hit United's chances of progressing in the pre-match press conference, where he displayed the kind of determination and drive synonymous with the club under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Solskjaer played a key role under the Scot and sealed the treble with a last-gasp winner in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich - something put to PSG's German coach Tuchel on the eve of the game.
'It is better always to be aware of the qualities of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,' he said.
'He has showed a lot of times, not only to Bayern Munich,