It was no surprise to see the topic of managerial change at Manchester United rise again two days into the new international break.
Last weekend’s heavy home defeat by Tottenham was nothing but unacceptable, although Liverpool’s own calamity showing soon provided a bit of perspective.
Monday’s transfer deadline also helped steer attention away from the recent on-pitch failures at United, with the very fact they were so busy on the final day of the window indicating where the biggest issues really lie at Old Trafford.
With no matches on the immediate horizon and no transfers to discuss it should be no great surprise many pundits have taken the international break as an opportunity to critique the man currently in the hot seat.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was largely written off even on a caretaker basis at Old Trafford — the fact he still remains nearly two years later is either down to success on his own part, poor decision-making by the club, or perhaps a bit a both.
Although the Norwegian might not have the same swagger and social media appeal as the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Marcelo Bielsa and Carlo Ancelotti, he does at least deserve some credit for what he has achieved.
The start of the season might not have been what many fans envisaged yet while other title candidates are also looking vulnerable it is unlikely Solskjaer will be sacked in the immediate future, unless things really do take a turn for the worse.
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Five new signings in the transfer window suggest United will give Solskjaer time to turn the team’s fortunes around, but if the results don’t come he knows he will ultimately be the one who pays the price.
Solskjaer might not be the right man for the job but after the failures of Moyes, Van Gaal and Mourinho there is no evidence to suggest sacking him will resolve the issues which continue to occur.
