Date published: Monday 18th March 2019 4:08
Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester United missed their “perfect opportunity” to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club’s permanent manager.
Solskjaer has been in caretaker charge since December, with the former United striker inspiring a stunning improvement which has taken the Red Devils to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Redknapp reckons United should have confirmed Solskjaer as permanent boss immediately after the stunning win at PSG, with two defeats since perhaps weakening the Norwegian’s cause.
The Sky Sports pundit also believes Mauricio Pochettino remains the best man for the job, despite Solskjaer’s success.
“Timing is everything in football,” Redknapp said. “Manchester United had the perfect opportunity to announce Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager.
“It was the morning after their sensational victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League when their interim manager’s stock could not have been higher.
“Instead, they held off. What are they waiting for? Are the club still to be convinced that he is their man?
“Regardless of Tottenham’s recent poor run of form, [Pochettino] remains the strongest candidate and would become an even more attractive option should United’s season not finish on a high.
“Whatever happens between now and May, Solskjaer’s reputation as a manager has been significantly enhanced.
“Whether he is sitting in the Old Trafford dugout next season, though, may depend on his ability to deliver Champions League football.”
