Ole Gunnar Solskjaer supports Michael Carrick amid winless streak for Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer affirmed Michael Carrick's capabilities as Manchester United manager despite the team's ongoing struggles in the Premier League. United has not won in nine matches and currently sits 17th in the league. Following a 2-0 loss to Chelsea, Carrick faces crucial games against Roma and Aston Villa, which could determine his future. Solskjaer revealed he offered to step in after the sacking of Ruben Amorim but praised Carrick's understanding of the club and its requirements during the transition period.
- •United has not won in nine matches, sitting 17th in the Premier League.
- •Carrick's side lost 2-0 to Chelsea, marking their longest winless run since 1988.
- •Solskjaer discussed his confidence in Carrick's abilities as a manager.
- •Upcoming matches against Roma and Aston Villa will influence Carrick's future.
- •Solskjaer offered to return to the club after Amorim's dismissal.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Michael Carrick is the right man for Manchester United and reveals his own offer to return
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward, despite a nine-game winless run that has left them 17th in the Premier League. Solskjaer also revealed he offered to step in after Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, but spoke highly of Carrick, his former assistant, when the club were weighing up their options.
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