Yes, he has coached Molde in the preliminary rounds, but taking charge of Manchester United in the knockout rounds, against French aristocrats Paris Saint-Germain is another matter altogether.
From the very outset of his United career, when the ball fell to the Norwegian in and around the box, he was never fazed. The same could be said about the way he addressed the media at Old Trafford’s No.7 suite. Calm, assured, unflappable and, above all, confident.
When the draw for the round of 16 was being made, Ole was watching with his son Noah and they agreed his old team were facing a “tough challenge”.