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Solskjaer Is There if I Need Him – Carrick

Michael Carrick maintains a supportive relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is available as an informal adviser after Carrick was chosen over Solskjaer for Manchester United's head coach role.

  • Sunday, Michael Carrick, Manchester United head coach, said he has spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since beating him to the job and began with a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City.
  • After Ruben Amorim's sacking, the club launched a hurried search and interviewed Ruud van Nistelrooy, with club sources saying they spoke to `three excellent candidates` before choosing Carrick.
  • Carrick said `I'm not one that bothers a lot of people.` He noted he has friends like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to pick on for advice if needed before the Arsenal match.
  • United confirmed Casemiro will leave at the end of the season, and Michael Carrick, Manchester United head coach, said he is `certainly in this position` to help shape midfield reinforcements moving forward.
  • Solskjaer had kept Carrick on his backroom staff during a three-year spell, and the club planned Carrick as a short-term solution until a permanent successor is hired.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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