On Sunday 4 May, the two coaches clashed in the Süper Lig. Solskjaer and Besiktas won away to Fernerbahce, Mourinho responded with statements that he wins 9 out of 10 games against this team and the manager – and that the series is decided before the start of the season in a conspiratorial scheme (against Mourinho). In Manchester, Ruben Amorim went to a press conference with another Premier League defeat last Sunday, the United coach almost talked like he didn’t deserve to be the coach of the giant club. The first two coaches have something in common. Both have been Manchester United coaches, both have signalled they will come running if they are offered the job again.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated last year that he would like to take another round like Manchester United, if the opportunity arises. According to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho has told those closest to him that he “would love” to coach United again. and even “would walk to Manchester” to get the chance.
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Our question is, which of Solskjaer and Mourinho is best suited to lead Manchester United if Ruben Amorim is sacked at the end of the season?
Here is a summary of the two United managers’ merits at Old Trafford.
Mourinho
The Portuguese became the first Manchester United manager in history to win two major trophies (the EFL Cup and Europa League, and he has also won the Community Shield) in his first season as manager.
After starting the 2018–19 season with just seven wins from the first 17 Premier League games, with Manchester United 19 points behind the league leaders, Mourinho was sacked by the club on December 18, 2018.
Solskjaer
-After 10 wins out of 13 in the Premier League and a comeback win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, he was rewarded with a three-year contract in 2019
-In his first full season as manager, Solskjaer led Man Utd to a third-place finish, securing UEFA Champions League qualification for the 2020/21 season
-United in second place in the Premier League in the 2020/21 season – 12 points behind champions Manchester City – the Red Devils lost the Europa League final to Villarreal on penalties
We end with Solskjaer’s stats against Mourinho’s, presented by Sky Sports:
Solskjaer or Mourinho, that’s the question.
