Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his willingness to manage Manchester United again in the future, stating he has "something unresolved" with the club. The comments come amid mounting pressure on current head coach Michael Carrick, whose team has struggled this season.
Manchester United currently sit 17th in the Premier League, above Crystal Palace only on goal difference and just two points clear of the relegation zone. This follows a recent 2-0 defeat at Chelsea. Solskjaer, who managed United from 2018 until his dismissal in November 2021, had Carrick as part of his backroom staff.
"Going back to what has been is not always as good," Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet TV2. "I also feel like I have something unresolved. Of course it would have been nice to have the opportunity again."
Solskjaer emphasized that he is not seeking to replace Carrick, describing him as a friend and former teammate. "If Michael does well for 10 years and decides to quit, and they ask me if I can take them for two months, of course I wouldn't say no. I've been at that club for 18-19 years, so it's part of the family. But it's not something I'm thinking about."
Despite the team's poor performance, Solskjaer remains supportive of Carrick's ability to turn things around. "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."
Carrick faces crucial upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League clash with Roma and a Premier League match against Aston Villa, both at Old Trafford, before the international break.