Solskjaer approached for first job since Man Utd after Premier League snub

Sep 11, 2023 at 4:08 AM
Solskjaer approached for first job since Man Utd after Premier League snub

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has fielded his newest method to return to soccer administration for the primary time since his Manchester United sack in 2021, in response to experiences. But the Norwegian has rejected the chance as he continues to attend for the correct time to step foot again into the dugout.

Solskjaer has been out of a job since leaving United in November 2021 however is in no rush to return to the managerial limelight.

United misplaced 5 of their opening 12 Premier League video games in his closing marketing campaign on the helm. A humiliating 4-1 defeat at Watford was the ultimate straw.

But he restored his relationship with Red Devils supporters by filming an emotional farewell video, and the Stretford End paid tribute to the membership icon with a banner after his exit.

The fanbase now eagerly awaits his subsequent function in soccer, however Solskjaer has as soon as once more rebuffed an method for his companies.

Speaking to Norwegian outlet NRK, Solskjaer confirmed that the Norwegian FA contacted him in regards to the vacant girls’s nationwide staff job.

However, he admitted that he wasn’t ready to return to administration and subsequently declined the method.

He stated: “Yes, I have spoken to the association about the job as national coach – of course I have it. They have asked. But I’m not ready for that yet.”

Hege Riise left her put up as Norway boss after a turbulent 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Norway suffered a shock 1-0 loss to co-hosts New Zealand of their opener earlier than a goalless draw towards Switzerland – during which Riise garnered criticism for dropping star winger Caroline Graham Hansen.

Graham Hansen helped Norway to a 6-0 win over the Philippines of their closing group sport, however Japan cruised to a 3-1 triumph within the spherical of 16, dumping Riise’s facet out.

The 54-year-old, who coached Team GB’s girls’s soccer staff on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, has moved into a unique function on the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF).