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Solskjaer: I believe in myself.. Jamie’s opinion won’t change script at United
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER hit back at Jamie Carragher for saying he’s not up to managing Manchester United.
The Old Trafford boss came out fighting ahead of the run of games that could determine whether he remains in the job.
Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender Carragher claimed Solskjaer is not in the same league as fellow Premier League coaches Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel.
But Solskjaer, under pressure after just one win in his last five games, responded by saying he has the backing of the United hierarchy and that Carragher’s opinion counts for nothing.
Asked about Carragher’s remarks, Solskjaer said: “I prefer not to watch them. It doesn’t affect me but of course you see some of the comments once in a while.
“I didn’t know what they were saying but of course we’ve got Liverpool on Sunday as well, so Jamie is always looking at these little things.
“I’ve got my values, I’ve got my way of managing and I believe in myself.
“As long as the club believes in me, I’m sure Jamie Carragher’s opinion is not going to change that.”
United host Atalanta in the Champions League tonight and Solskjaer acknowledges he is under pressure after an unconvincing start to the season. He said: “There’s pressure all the time,
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there’s pressure on me, of course. But we’ve been through this before and come through it stronger as individuals and as a team.
“I’m just looking forward to the response and I’m in dialogue with the club all the time – and that’s an open and honest discussion all the time.”
Despite assurances from the United hierarchy his job is safe, Solskjaer knows he must start winning games, to ensure that backing from the board does not start to waver amid fan mutiny. Following Atalanta, United face archrivals Liverpool on Sunday, part of a run that also sees them face champions Manchester City in just over two weeks. And Solskjaer insists the progress made under him means United remain on the right track, despite their recent blip. He added: “We’ve progressed over the years. Sixth when I was here for half a season, then third, then second. We still want to improve. We’ve signed players that have raised expectations, other teams have signed players and improved as well, so we’re in the same boat as all the top teams.”