Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs backed acting boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Monday to permanently take the Old Trafford top job, but called their upcoming Champions League fixture against PSG a “big ask”. “I can’t see anyone past Ole at the moment. The record they’ve had in the league has been phenomenal,” Giggs said at a Uefa Champions League trophy tour event in Johannesburg.
“It’s a tough league and to put together the run that he’s done, it’s impressive. The Liverpool game – okay, it wasn’t one of the best performances, but they dug out a result.” United will face an uphill struggle on Wednesday, when they confront an invigorated Paris side who lead them 2-0. “With the injuries we’ve got, the position we’re in, going to Paris is a tough place to go,” Giggs told AFP. “Away from home has been – and they’ve been fine at Old Trafford – but the really impressive performances have been away from home.
“The players they’ve got are suited to playing away from home. It’s a tough ask, but not impossible.”