Manchester United have recently parted ways with Ruben Amorim, and they are looking for a new interim manager, with Michael Carrick a target.
According to a report by The Guardian, Manchester United are leaning towards former midfielder Michael Carrick as a potential replacement. The 44-year-old did quite well with Middlesbrough, and he could prove to be an interesting addition.
Carrick has shown his coaching pedigree in the EFL Championship, but the step up to the Premier League can be a major challenge. However, the Englishman knows the club inside out, and he could be a quality appointment. Darren Fletcher is currently the caretaker manager at the club. However, Manchester United are unlikely to persist with him.
It will be interesting to see if they go through with the appointment of Carrick in the coming weeks. The 44-year-old has impressed in the Championship, and he will look to make his mark in the Premier League as well.
Carrick needs time instead of being a short-term fix
Manchester United need stability, and they will need to appoint a manager who can get the best out of their current team. It remains to be seen whether Carrick can help Manchester United turn things around. It has been a disappointing season for Manchester United, and they are currently fighting to stay in the top half.
A club of their stature should be regularly pushing for European football. Manchester United have been linked with multiple managers in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen who they eventually appoint.
Carrick will certainly be attracted to the idea of managing his former club. The Englishman was a quality player for them, and he will look to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s best managers with Manchester United. The 44-year-old is still relatively young, but he has shown promise in his managerial career so far.
On paper, the appointment will come across as a gamble for now, and Manchester United will have to be careful with their decision. If they decide to bring him in, they will need to back him properly and give him time to turn things around, rather than treating him as a stopgap. Manchester United desperately need stability, and they cannot afford to chop and change frequently.
