Ryan Giggs has refused to rule out playing himself against Hull at Old Trafford as he continues to ponder his next career move.
The momentum that was building around Giggs taking over as full-time manager was halted by United’s seventh home league defeat of the season against Sunderland on Saturday.
At the age of 40, there are no guarantees he will be playing in the first team next season meaning that the Hull clash may be his last chance to play at Old Trafford.
“I have to take that into consideration but I also want to win the game as manager as well,” interim player-manager Giggs told a press conference.
“I want to do what’s best to win the game and not just make room for me in the starting line-up or on the bench.
“Of course the perfect scenario is me coming on and scoring a goal, the winning goal.
“It doesn’t always work like that.”
The Sunderland defeat was yet another disappointing home performance by United this season – devoid of the inspiration that the Giggs regime was meant to have brought to the club.
Seb Larsson’s goal was characteristic of the defensive sloppiness that has characterised United’s play this season
That loss all but signalled the end of United’s chances of Europa League qualification – which many would argue is a blessing in disguise.
Hull, managed by former United star Steve Bruce, have an FA Cup final on the horizon and Giggs admits he has sought the advice of his former teammate and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“One had been in management for 15 or so years and the other has not been in management so long,” Giggs said.
“It was great as both gave me different bits of advice.
“Will I take any notice of Brucie? I won’t on Tuesday night!”
With the appointment of Louis van Gaal expected to be announced some time this week, the future of Giggs at United is unclear.
If he is not given a coaching role under the new management setup, this could be the last time Old Trafford sees the Welshman for the foreseeable future.
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