Has the idea of re-employing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester Utd arisen? Discussing Jose Mourinho, Zinedine Zidane, and other top managers who went back to their former teams - ranked in order.
Manchester United find themselves in a precarious position, with manager Ruben Amorim under intense scrutiny following the club's worst start to a Premier League season in 33 years.
Amorim, who previously coached Manchester United before his tenure at Benfica, has faced criticism for his rigid tactics and a £200m summer spending spree that has yet to significantly improve the team's fortunes.
Some fans and pundits are calling for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace Amorim at the helm. Solskjaer, who guided United to a second-place Premier League finish in the 2020-21 season, could be a popular choice among supporters.
However, the debate is not without its complexities. For instance, Frank Lampard managed Chelsea with a respectable winning percentage of 52.38 in 84 matches, but his caretaker spell was a disaster with a win percentage of 9.09. Similarly, Guus Hiddink guided Chelsea to an FA Cup triumph in 2009 but had a lower win percentage in another caretaker stint between 2015-16.
Comparisons can also be drawn with the successes of managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. Ancelotti, currently the manager of Brazil's national team, won numerous titles during his two spells at Real Madrid, including two La Ligas, two Champions Leagues, and two Supercopa de Espanas. Zidane, on the other hand, won three straight Champions League crowns, a Supercopa de Espana, two UEFA Super Cups, two FIFA Club World Cups, and La Liga in just under 2.5 years with the club.
Meanwhile, the successes of managers like Claudio Ranieri at Leicester City and Roma are not mentioned in the text. Tony Pulis, who took Stoke City to the Premier League, also had a higher win percentage in his second stint compared to his first. David Moyes, who guided West Ham to top-flight safety, saw a significant improvement in his win percentage upon his return to the club in 2019, leading them to Conference League glory.
Jupp Heynckes, who won a treble with Bayern Munich in 2013, also had a strong win percentage during his third spell with the club. Fabio Capello, who won a league title with Real Madrid, also had a better win percentage in his first stint compared to his second.
As the pressure continues to mount on Amorim, the future of Manchester United remains uncertain. The club will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes soon, or risk facing further calls for a change at the top.
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