Solskjaer-Manchester United: How long this relation can last?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under extreme pressure these days as the Red Devils are showing no sign of their expected style.

The pressure started to mount on October 24 after the United suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Liverpool at Old Trafford; a defeat that is still considered unbelievable by some fans.

In the Champions League, the team gained one point from Atlanta thanks to two goals by their iconic goal-scoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester United also defeated Spurs 3-0 in an away match, raising hopes that the end of the crisis is close.

However, in their return to Old Trafford and in a match against one of their fiercest rivals, Manchester City, they again had not much to say.

Ole’s team suffered a 2-0 loss as experts put the Norwegian coach’s tactics under extreme criticism. Critics believe recent games are not just an unfortunate run of results but a deep problem that needs a solution sooner than later.

The Norwegian had earlier confirmed that the responsibility of poor results lies with himself; and who can disagree?

"We've been through this a few times and since the last home game it's been a very difficult period. Systems or style we need to be on the front foot more. I can't look at myself and say this is how I want United to be," he told Sky Sports after Saturday match.

"Can I turn United's season around? Definitely. And you're right, back to where we should be, for me it's about back to what we started to look like, we started to look a proper team, we started to look like a team I like to see. We've had three or four weeks now of a disappointing spell.”

He seems hopeful but the club, fans, and even players may run out of patience and create an atmosphere that will be intolerable for the boss. The Red Devils seem to need changes soon or find good victories only in their historical albums.

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Latest rumors, however, note that the club has obtained a “verbal” agreement with Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers. The Irish has been one of the most successful coaches in the Premier League in recent years.

He has led Leicester City to back-to-back fifth-place in Premier League, also winning the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

According to reports, Rodgers prefers to take on the job at the end of this season but the club are pushing for now.

Former footballer and current commentator Noel Whelan suggested that Rodgers could be an “amazing appointment” for the Red Devils.

Manchester United started the season in good shape but they have only gained one victory in the past five games, conceding three defeats. The only thing that has controlled the tensions was the team’s comeback in the European event.

The Red Devils dropped to the sixth ranking in the league table with 17 points from 11 matches, already nine points behind the leaders Chelsea.