Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Michael Carrick has what it takes to take Manchester United forward and said he offered to step in if needed after Ruben Amorim's sacking. Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday left the club without a win in nine games in all competitions and down in 17th place in the Premier League.
Solskjaer's backing for Carrick
Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet TV2: "Michael has what it takes to take that club forward."
Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet TV2: "I think he’s the right man."
Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet TV2: "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."
Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet TV2: "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."
What Solskjaer said about talks with United
Solskjaer said: "I had a good chat with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada."
Solskjaer said: "We didn’t discuss contract length or anything of the sort."
Solskjaer said: "I offered to step in if needed, and I made no demands."
Solskjaer said: "I shared my thoughts on what is required for the club to move forward. We had one brief conversation. There were no negotiations."
Carrick's expected next matches
TEAMtalk's sources say Carrick is expected to take charge of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Roma.
TEAMtalk's sources indicate that Carrick is under no imminent sack threat.
TEAMtalk's sources indicate that Carrick will also be in the dugout for the Premier League game against Aston Villa ahead of the upcoming November international break.
United's position after the Chelsea defeat
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Saturday, with Lisandro Martinez sent off in the game.
Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann continue to be mentioned as potential replacements for Carrick.
