Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing to be appointed as Man United coach under an official contract. It is worth mentioning that although the Norwegian coach has received support from the board, he has a more important ally, the players.
That is the difference between Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho - his predecessor who had lost control of the dressing room and was fired before. However, there are also reasons to explain why Solskjaer deserves to lead the team he played for 11 years.
Improved results
If they say that Man United will win a place in the top 4 of the Premier League under Mourinho, everyone will laugh at them. The Norwegian coach had to leave after a period of crisis that made him disagree with the players, Man United played disjointedly, the atmosphere at Old Trafford was tense and boring.
Solskjaer came with the task of returning Man United to their old identity and few people believe that they are on a 12-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, and have only lost to PSG in the Champions League.
Young players given opportunities
Man United's leadership always wants young players to have the opportunity to rub shoulders and under Solskjaer, he has given room to promising faces.
Players such as Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof have all played more regularly at Old Trafford.
Solving the injury crisis well
Man United's board were pleased with the way Solskjaer handled the recent squad crisis due to injuries. Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera, Alexis Sanchez, Anthony Martial, Phil Jones, Mateo Darmian and Antonio Valencia are all absent.
However, Solskjaer has trusted Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira to fill those positions.
The center of the promotion campaign
How can Man United attract spectators to the stadium if Solskjaer is no longer staying? Therefore, they have hinted that the Norwegian coach will continue to steer the Red Devils in the season.
In fact, Solskjaer did not believe he would be left out after this season.
Man United is not looking for a replacement
Mauricio Pochettino is still considered the number 1 candidate for the position of long-term replacement of Mourinho, but, with the remaining 8 rounds in the Premier League, no one has heard Man United mention the Argentine coach anymore.
