Solskjaer faces bigger task than Ferguson to revive Man Utd, says club favourite Viv Anderson
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's task is tougher than Fergie's initial job, says United legend Viv Anderson Credit: AFP or licensors
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S task of reviving Manchester United is a tougher job than even the one faced by Sir Alex Ferguson.
That is the verdict of Viv Anderson, who left Arsenal in 1987 to become the first signing of Ferguson’s glorious reign at Old Trafford.
Anderson sees big similarities in the scenarios Solskjaer and Ferguson inherited but believes the current United boss is in a more difficult position.
He said: “I think so, partly because a lot of money has been spent.
“It’s also a completely different time. Everything is scrutinised so much.
“He has a hell of a job on — but Ole knew that when he took it on.”
In Fergie’s day the pull of United was enough to attract players, whereas now the lure of Champions League football is key.
Anderson, who now leads Playonpro which helps former sportspeople find work, added: “When I joined United, the club was in a transitional phase, as it is now.
“Ole still needs at least four or five players.
“He’s spent a world record on centre-half Harry Maguire but he still needs more of those.
“Getting more of those type of players is going to become more difficult if they’re not qualifying for the Champions League.”
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