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Solskjaer says he would manage Manchester United again as Carrick faces pressure
Michael Carrick is expected to remain Manchester United’s head coach for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford.
United have lost 2-0 to Chelsea, have not won in nine games and sit 17th in the Premier League with seven points.
The club’s leadership decided to give Carrick more time, but his position is expected to be reviewed during the international break after the team’s next league match against Aston Villa.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who managed United until 2021 and previously had Carrick on his coaching staff, says he would accept the chance to manage United again if asked in the future.
He says he is not seeking Carrick’s job and believes Carrick can still turn the club’s fortunes around.
Solskjaer has described United as part of his family after spending 18 to 19 years at the club.
United’s next games against Roma and Aston Villa come before the review, which will help determine Carrick’s future.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he would accept the chance to manage Manchester United again in the future.
He says he has “something unresolved” at the club but is not seeking to replace current head coach Michael Carrick.
Solskjaer has backed Carrick, saying he understands the club and can take it forward.
United are 17th in the Premier League after losing 2-0 at Chelsea.
Carrick is expected to remain in charge for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Roma, with his position due to be reviewed during the international break.
- Who
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he would return as Manchester United manager. Michael Carrick is the current head coach.
- What
- Solskjaer says he would accept another opportunity to manage United, while backing Carrick to improve the team.
- When
- Solskjaer made the comments in an interview published on 2 November 2026.
- Where
- Manchester United. The club’s next matches are at Old Trafford.
- Why
- Solskjaer says he has something unresolved at the club. Carrick is under pressure after United’s poor results.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Manchester United sacked Solskjaer after nearly three years in charge.
Solskjaer and Carrick were interviewed as interim successors after Ruben Amorim was sacked, and Carrick was chosen.
Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada met to discuss Carrick’s future and decided to give him a chance to turn results around.
United lost 2-0 at Chelsea.
United are due to play Roma at Old Trafford with Carrick expected to remain in charge.
- League position
- 17th in the Premier League
- Recent result
- Lost 2-0 at Chelsea
- Next match
- Roma, Champions League, Tuesday at Old Trafford
- Other upcoming match
- Aston Villa, Premier League, Sunday at Old Trafford
- Solskjaer’s United tenure
- Sacked in November 2021 after nearly three years in charge
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What people are saying
I also feel like I have something unresolved. Of course it would have been nice to have the opportunity again.
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 needed.
We’ve got to move forward and win matches, it’s as simple as that.