Solskjær backs Carrick to turn Man Utd fortunes around
Former Manchester United striker and coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær has backed Michael Carrick to turn around the fortunes of his old club despite recent setbacks.
Solskjær who was speaking to Italian media outlet ForzaFootball on Sunday while reacting to Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea said that Carrick has what it takes to redeemed himself at Old Trafford.
According to Solskjær, he believes that Carrick is the right man for the job as he understands the fans, and knows what’s required to take Manchester United forward.
He said; “When I spoke with Man United, I also spoke highly of Michael Carric.
“I said: If you choose him, you’re getting a good man.
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“Michael Carrick has what it takes to take Man United 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,” Solskjær added.
Manchester United is in a severe crisis under manager Carrick, enduring a nine-match winless streak across all competitions.
Following a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, United sits in 17th place with just 7 points from 9 matches, hovering above the relegation zone only on goal difference prompting calls for Carrick’s sack.
