Manchester United intends to step up their pursuit of Zinedine Zidane, according to The Times, despite current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s inconsistency.
The Red Devils got off to a fantastic start in the Premier League with 13 points from their first five games, but they have only four points from their following six games.
They’ve already fallen five points behind the top four, and a title challenge appears to be a long way off, with Chelsea nine points ahead of them at the top. Solskjaer is still the manager, but he might be fired if the team’s current form in the league continues after the international break.
United is attempting to persuade Zidane to accept the job. The Frenchman is unsure if now is the proper time for him to take leadership of the Red Devils.
Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, who were teammates with him at Real Madrid, are attempting to persuade the former World Cup winner.
Solskjaer is currently facing a lot of backlash from fans. Given the club’s poor league form, which includes four defeats in six games, it is largely accepted.
This includes humiliating defeats at the hands of Liverpool and Manchester City, in which they were utterly outplayed. The future of Solskjaer appears to be in jeopardy.
At this time, the board has no plans to make any changes. When the Red Devils go to Watford next weekend, Solskjaer is expected to remain in charge.
Following that, they face a difficult test against Villarreal in the Champions League before facing in-form London trio Chelsea, Arsenal, and Crystal Palace.
If the team loses three of their next four league games, Solskjaer’s position as manager could be in huge trouble. For the Norwegian, Zidane would be a great alternative.
At Real Madrid, the 49-year-old has extensive experience in handling world-class players. He has a track record of success, leading Los Blancos to three Champions League wins and one La Liga triumph.
He had a team in Madrid that was built to compete for titles. On paper, United has a title-winning lineup, but things have gone wrong for them in recent months. Zidane has the ability to restore the team’s winning mindset, but he may need a full season to get the best out of them.
This season, a top-four finish could be the goal.
