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The Norwegian has impressed since coming to power in December, but the former club boss has reservations about him.
Louis van Gaal is not convinced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has changed the style of Manchester United since he succeeds Jose Mourinho, and feels guilty of "parking the bus" as his predecessor.
Solskjaer has revitalized the shape and morale of United since taking over the position after leaving Mourinho in December.
Although the consecutive defeats of Arsenal in the Premier League and Wolves in the England Cup have penalized their campaign, United has re-entered the top four race and is in the quarter-finals of the league champions under his former striker.
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No decision on a permanent appointment has yet been announced, but while admitting that Solskjaer deserves congratulations for creating a more positive atmosphere, Van Gaal – who led the club between 2014 and 2016 – believes himself guilty tactics as negative as Mourinho's.
"The coach after me [Mourinho] changed to the bus parking tactic and played on the counter, "he said BBC Sport.
"Now there is another coach running the bus and playing at the counter.The main difference between Mourinho and Solskjaer is that Solskjaer wins.
"I'm not here, but there seems to be a change and the atmosphere seems to be better.It is also true that Solskjaer has changed Paul Pogba's position and placed him in an area where he is. much more important.
"But the way Manchester United are playing now is not the way Ferguson played – it's a defensive and counter-attacking football.If you like it, you like it." If you think it's more exciting than my boring attacks, OK, but that's not my truth.
"Solskjaer has just lost twice and he has to handle that.It is very important that Manchester United qualify for the Champions League, as was the case when I was manager.
"But they can also win the Champions League because they play a defensive system and it is very difficult to beat them, which, whether they like it or not, is the result of Mourinho's work. . "
Van Gaal also criticized Mourinho and Solskjaer for what he sees as a refusal to give young players the opportunity to impress.
The Dutchman, who announced his retirement earlier this month, was known to bleed many young people throughout his illustrious career. He is not impressed by the chances given to young players by his successors at Old Trafford.
He says: "I read something from Mourinho saying that I only did it out of necessity [playing young players]. Not true. I created the need.
"Manchester United had more than 30 players, so I brought them back to 23. Then I opened a selection for the youth academy, which I did in all the clubs. that's why a lot of young players made their debut with me. "
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"Many coaches, like Mourinho, never give youngsters a chance – yes, five minutes – Solskjaer, 10 minutes – it's not a chance – a chance is a match.
"Too much experience is not good.You then have an autopilot.You still need imagination and you can not forget how young players can be inspiring.
"If you do not want to trust young players, you can not be a director of a youth education club."
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