Ole Gunnar Support Michael Carrick To Become Man Utd’s Manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a former Manchester United manager, has claimed that Michael Carrick has the qualifications to lead the Red Devils in the long run.

In just a few games after starting the job as manager of Middlesbrough in October of last year, Carrick was able to drastically change the team’s fortunes.

Middlesbrough currently placed fourth in the Championship rankings, and they stand a good chance of earning a play-off promotion to the Premier League.

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Carrick managed United for three games after Solskjaer was fired in November 2021. He contributed favourably with two victories and one tie.

The 41-year-old had the option of staying on as a member of Ralf Rangnick’s backroom staff, but he decided to leave to pursue a management career.

In a new interview with The Athletic, Solskjaer praised the former England player and expressed his complete confidence in his ability to lead United.

He said: “I don’t like to compare myself to many people, but I can see myself in Michael and Michael in me. I’m not saying that I could pick a pass as he could, but the two of us are calm and reflective.

“He’s a winner, a massive winner, yet he stays in control of his emotions. He knows what he wants and doesn’t lose his rag. He’ll never be emotional and fight with the players.

“Chuba Akpom, his top scorer, said recently that Michael’s the manager he’s always dreamed of having and I can believe that.

“Michael has had to change a little bit since becoming a manager. He was maybe too into the details as a coach, but as a manager, you have to take a step back and manage people.

“At United, I’d sometimes see Michael talk to the players. Some of these were ex-team-mates of his which isn’t easy, but he had an authority about him. I am 100 per cent sure that Michael will be the manager of Manchester United if he wants to be.

“Michael is a man of value and principles, a big family man, but his knowledge is also second to none. He’s had Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho as managers, and he’s played with the best players in the world.

“He’s a winner but he’s still in control of his emotions. I cannot see him not being the Manchester United manager.”

Throughout the current season, the former United player has excelled for Boro. When he took over, they were directly involved in the relegation fight.

It is unlikely that United will hunt for a new manager any time soon as Erik ten Hag, the current manager, is unquestionably a part of the Red Devils’ long-term plan.