Michael Carrick has been appointed as the head coach at Manchester United, and there have been rumours he could be replaced at the end of the season.
According to a report from Football Insider, Manchester United may keep Michael Carrick at the club for the long run if he can help them secure a top-four finish. Manchester United need UEFA Champions League qualification, and it will be interesting to see if the former midfielder can deliver that.
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they should be competing at the highest level. Securing UEFA Champions League qualification every season should be the bare minimum for them.
The Red Devils have quality players at their disposal, and it will not be a surprise if they manage to finish in the top four. They are currently one point adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool, who are in disappointing form right now.
Carrick will be desperate to continue managing Manchester United in the long run, and he will be looking to help his team turn things around. They have already produced an outstanding performance in the Manchester Derby against Manchester City.
The Red Devils managed to pick up a 2-0 win, and it will be interesting to see if they can build on that in the coming weeks. They have quality players at their disposal, and the right system could bring out the best in them.
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Meanwhile, Manchester United have been linked with multiple managers in recent weeks. Ideally, a club of their stature should be appointing a proven winner. Several top-class managers have been linked with the job, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Carrick has done well in his managerial career, especially with Middlesbrough. However, he remains untested at the highest level. There is no evidence to suggest that he can win a Premier League title with Manchester United or succeed in the UEFA Champions League.
Keeping him on as manager in the long run could prove a gamble for the club. It remains to be seen whether he can give the club hierarchy something to think about by helping the team finish in the top four this season.
