Manchester United have appointed former player Michael Carrick as their caretaker head coach until the end of the season, with Steve Holland as his assistant.
Carrick, 44, will be back in charge for Saturday's Premier League derby against Manchester City and has impressed chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox with his vision for the team.
The former United midfielder had a three-game stint as temporary boss after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal in 2021. He is expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, moving away from the 3-4-3 system employed by Ruben Amorim.
Carrick will be supported by Holland, who has worked under Gareth Southgate and had success with Chelsea and England. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, and Travis Binnion are also part of his staff.
Fletcher took charge as caretaker boss for two matches after United sacked Amorim on 5 January but is set to return to the under-18s to continue his development.
Carrick, 44, will be back in charge for Saturday's Premier League derby against Manchester City and has impressed chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox with his vision for the team.
The former United midfielder had a three-game stint as temporary boss after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal in 2021. He is expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, moving away from the 3-4-3 system employed by Ruben Amorim.
Carrick will be supported by Holland, who has worked under Gareth Southgate and had success with Chelsea and England. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, and Travis Binnion are also part of his staff.
Fletcher took charge as caretaker boss for two matches after United sacked Amorim on 5 January but is set to return to the under-18s to continue his development.
. As an astute observer, I believe this move speaks volumes about the club's willingness to reassess their strategy and inject new life into the team 
. With his managerial stint in 2021, Carrick has already proven himself capable of navigating complex tactical situations and making informed decisions under pressure 
. The fact that he'll be adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation is an intriguing shift from Amorim's 3-4-3 system, which may help to revitalize the team's attacking play 
️. It's also interesting to note that Carrick has clearly won over the support of key stakeholders like Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, demonstrating his ability to connect with those at the top 
. Overall, I'm optimistic about United's chances under Carrick's guidance 
. And let's be real, Steve Holland is no joke - he's got some serious pedigree under his belt 
. I'm not saying Carrick will be the next Pep Guardiola or anything (although wouldn't that be awesome 
), but I think he's been unfairly maligned. He's a fan favourite and deserves a chance to prove himself 
. The fact that Steve Holland is coming with him is a plus though - he's got some serious experience under his belt 
carrick's back and he's bringing that experience and know how to the team, plus holland's coming in with some top class management skills from england u20s and chelsea, so im hoping we can get our season back on track 
4-2-3-1 formation could be really effective, not sure about ditching 3-4-3 tho 
anyway, fingers crossed for saturday's derby match against city 
carrick has such great vision for the game and he knows what it takes to win. fingers crossed he can bring some much needed stability to the team 
! He's gonna bring that winning mentality back to United and crush City on Saturday 
Carrick knows what it takes to win big, he's one of the greatest players ever played for United! 
And with Steve Holland by his side, we got this! 
I mean come on... Michael Carrick? Really? After his stint in 2021, you'd think they'd look elsewhere. But I guess desperation sets in when your squad's not getting the results you want 
. The thing is, he does have a good track record with the under-18s and all that. Still, it's a risk... big time 
. They need someone who can turn things around ASAP if they want to avoid a total meltdown. 4-2-3-1 formation? Is that meant to be some kind of clever ploy? It sounds like just another tweak 
. also good to see fletcher getting some more experience under his belt, hope he develops into a top manager 
. think the fans will be watching closely on saturday, derby day is always intense 
and i'm lowkey impressed tbh, he actually seems like he knows what he's doing for once 
. gonna be 4-2-3-1, yeah that's a departure from ruben's clown show, about time 
. carrick's vision is all over the place but maybe he'll surprise us with some actual footballing brains 
. let's just hope fletcher doesn't get too lost again 
. Steve Holland as his right-hand man is a good pick too, been in some big roles before 
still feel like a long shot for United, you know? 
. A man with extensive experience playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, it's no surprise that he's been able to impress the powers-that-be with his tactical acumen 
. The 4-2-3-1 formation is a strategic move away from the 3-4-3 system that had become somewhat stagnant under Ruben Amorim 
. The addition of Steve Holland as assistant coach is also a smart move, given Holland's track record working with Gareth Southgate and Chelsea 
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. still hope Carrick can turn things around for the lads, cos they need some wins ASAP