Fabrizio Romano, Italian journalist, has claimed there are dissenting voices in Man United’s board pushing for Solskjaer’s sack
By Kehinde Okeowo
Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, who specializes in football transfers, has claimed that the Manchester United boardroom is now divided over sacking manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Pressure has mounted on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after losing four out of the last six Premier League games and five of the last ten games in all competitions
United sit 6th on the log table three points behind Arsenal, who were rock bottom of the league when United were 3rd after the initial three games.
The situation is further compounded by the embarrassing 2-0 loss at Old Trafford to city rival, Manchester City and the 5-0 spanking by an old foe, Liverpool.
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United’s hierarchy are increasingly facing pressure from fans, pundits,ex-players of the club, and some board members who are calling for Solskjaer’s sack.
Various sources have also reported that the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane, Brendan Rodgers, and Eric ten Hag are being lined up to take over from him at United.
Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed there are dissenting voices on the Man United board pushing for the sack of the Norwegian.
He said this while speaking with the United Stand YouTube channel.
“The Manchester United board are not stupid, they know that the situation is really complicated.
“The next game against Watford is so important.
“The main part of the Man Utd board are still supporting Ole, there are also some board members thinking about replacing him and going for another manager.
“They are always talking about this point, they do not think everything is okay,” Fabrizio said.
The 28-year-old has worked for Sky Sport Italy since the age of 19 and he is one of the most trusted transfer specialists in the football world, he is followed by over five million people on Twitter.