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Major Update On Solskjaer’s Future At Man United Via Club Sources

by Abir Chaudhuri -
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future. According to a source close to the club, the Norwegian could be out of his job if results do not improve post-international break.

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Going into the new season, the board decided to stick with Solskjaer even after the Europa League final loss. He convinced the board to spend big in the summer to upgrade his squad. There was the arrival of big names like Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho, and the homecoming of lose four games, including a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool, at home. Ole’s time was believed to be up after the humiliating loss to Klopp’s side, but Sir Alex Ferguson intervened. He convinced the club to give the former United player one last chance, and he won 3-0 against Tottenham.

But the joy of the fans was cut short as the club failed to win against both Atalanta and Manchester City in their next games. This led to new reports that the United hierarchy were considering Solskjaer’s future at Old Trafford. According to a report, if the club continues to slump in the league table, the United board would not hesitate to sack the 48-year-old Norwegian.

According to Football Insider, a United source has told them that Solskjaer’s position is safe for now. He will be there in the dugout for United’s next match against Watford after the international break. However, Solskjaer’s future is under huge pressure and if he fails to change the club’s fortunes, he could face the axe immediately. Reports suggesting his tenure will continue until the summer, or while they can challenge for the top four, are far from true.

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This extreme change of heart of the United board and their wish for a change is because of Solskjaer’s tactics and how he sets up the team. It is reported that they were bewildered by his decision to play with a three-man defence in the Manchester Derby, despite  Guardiola’s side not having an orthodox number nine.

The source further stated that the decision-makers at Old Trafford want to give Solskjaer some time to see if he can overturn the situation. But if results are not positive and the club fails to climb the table, the board will be ready to take some harsh steps. And it could begin by dismissing the Norwegian and his staff.

One of the problems with sacking the boss right now is the lack of proper replacements. Antonio Conte could have been a good option, but he is now at Tottenham. Brendan Rodgers and Erik Ten Haag are also being linked with United. However, it seems very unlikely that they will leave their clubs mid-season. Another name doing the rounds is the German manager, Ralf Rangnick. He is currently the Head of Sports at Lokomotiv Moscow. He would be the best among the available alternatives, but it is to be seen if he accepts the job for a short-term or long-term period.

Another good reason why the United board is hesitating to sack Solskjaer with just eleven games played in the league is that sacking a manager mid-season can sometimes make the situation worse. It may lead to an immediate improvement in results for a few games, but in the long run, it may create problems in the squad and with the new coach.

It remains to be seen whether Solskjaer is able to change the fortunes of the club after the break. And if he is unable to do so, how many matches before he is let go from his job and who eventually succeeds him at Old Trafford?

Abir Chaudhuri
A football fan who loves to write about the game.

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