Alan Shearer Critiques Manchester United’s Decision to Rehire Solskjaer

Former England captain Alan Shearer has openly criticized Manchester United’s choice to bring back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager.

Solskjaer’s Expected Return

After the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on Monday, Solskjaer is set to take the reins at Manchester United for the second time, with his appointment expected to last until the end of the season.

Shearer’s Concerns

In a discussion with Betfair, Shearer expressed his skepticism about rehiring Solskjaer, stating, “It would be quite bizarre to revert back to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. While I can understand the choices of Darren Fletcher or Michael Carrick, bringing back someone who had already been let go seems perplexing.”

He highlighted Solskjaer’s past connections to the club: “I recognize that Ole has a significant history with the club and performed admirably as an interim manager, but he was dismissed for a reason.”

Opportunities for Change

Shearer pointed out that there will likely be prominent managers available in the summer, such as Thomas Tuchel, who could depend on the outcome of England’s World Cup campaign, or Carlo Ancelotti, contingent upon Brazil’s performance.

“It’s crucial to break the cycle by hiring a strong, influential character to lead and allowing them to fulfill their role effectively. It’s not a coincidence that the three teams at the top—Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Arsenal—are all fundamentally shaped by their managers.”

He concluded by emphasizing the need for Manchester United to adopt a cohesive operational model: “While they do have directors of football, synchrony is essential. This alignment is necessary for Manchester United to reach their desired ambitions.”