Carrick Is The Right Man To Take MUFC Forward – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

Despite a nine-game winless run that has left MUFC 17th in the Premier League, Solskjaer spoke highly of his former assistant, stressing that Carrick has what it takes to turn the club’s form around.

Ole added that even though Michael was the competition for the job after Amorim was sacked, he still found him very suitable for the role.

His words, “Michael has what it takes to take that club forward. I think he’s the right man. He understands the club, understands the fans, and knows what’s required. You don’t see that ‘devil’ in him. But it’s there, and I have it too. We are so incredibly alike.

Perhaps not many people thought I would become a football coach, certainly not the manager of Manchester United. Many probably thought the same about Michael Carrick.

When I spoke with United, I also spoke highly of Michael. ‘If you choose him, you’re getting a good man,’ I said. I believe he did the same for me. Neither of us was desperate to get the job. But we’d likely step up if they asked.

I had a good chat with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada. We didn’t discuss contract length or anything of the sort. I offered to step in if needed, and I made no demands. I shared my thoughts on what is required for the club to move forward. We had one brief conversation. There were no negotiations.

There were some fantastic moments, but everything has its time. I do miss it, yes. I could have imagined staying there forever, but life goes on. It was a very special period. Of course it was. It was special in many ways. Going back to the past isn’t always a good idea.

Yes, I would have stepped in [in January], but I didn’t intend for it to last beyond the summer. It was probably time for someone else to have a go. I also feel like I have some unfinished business. Naturally, it would have been fun to have the opportunity again.”