Michael Carrick has made a strong case for himself to become Manchester United's permanent manager after the team's perfect start under his interim tenure. The 40-year-old former midfielder, who took over as caretaker boss last week, led the side to a 3-2 win against Arsenal in their first game back from the winter break.
Carrick's experience and knowledge of the club are seen as key factors in United's current resurgence. As a player, he spent 12 years at Old Trafford, making over 300 appearances for the team, and won numerous honors including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Despite being a former player, Carrick has not been getting carried away with his success so far. He has focused on making every decision for the bigger picture and avoiding complacency. When asked about potentially becoming the permanent manager, Carrick said, "I am here to do a job."
United's recent wins against Manchester City and Arsenal have brought back memories of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impressive start as interim boss in 2018-19. However, unlike Solskjaer, Carrick has made changes to the team, including moving away from his predecessor's 3-4-3 set-up and returning to four at the back.
Carrick's impact on the team is being praised by former England defender Micah Richards, who described him as doing a great job. However, not everyone shares this sentiment, with some believing that Carrick should be replaced if United continue to win games without showing consistency.
One person who knows how Carrick feels is Wayne Rooney, his fellow Old Trafford legend. Rooney has been impressed by Carrick's start and believes he would be an excellent choice for the permanent job. The pair sat together at Old Trafford watching the Under-18 team play last week, and Rooney expressed his admiration for Carrick.
It remains to be seen whether United will continue to back Carrick if they keep winning games without showing consistency. But one thing is certain - the 40-year-old former midfielder has made a strong case for himself to become Manchester United's next permanent manager.
Carrick's experience and knowledge of the club are seen as key factors in United's current resurgence. As a player, he spent 12 years at Old Trafford, making over 300 appearances for the team, and won numerous honors including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Despite being a former player, Carrick has not been getting carried away with his success so far. He has focused on making every decision for the bigger picture and avoiding complacency. When asked about potentially becoming the permanent manager, Carrick said, "I am here to do a job."
United's recent wins against Manchester City and Arsenal have brought back memories of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impressive start as interim boss in 2018-19. However, unlike Solskjaer, Carrick has made changes to the team, including moving away from his predecessor's 3-4-3 set-up and returning to four at the back.
Carrick's impact on the team is being praised by former England defender Micah Richards, who described him as doing a great job. However, not everyone shares this sentiment, with some believing that Carrick should be replaced if United continue to win games without showing consistency.
One person who knows how Carrick feels is Wayne Rooney, his fellow Old Trafford legend. Rooney has been impressed by Carrick's start and believes he would be an excellent choice for the permanent job. The pair sat together at Old Trafford watching the Under-18 team play last week, and Rooney expressed his admiration for Carrick.
It remains to be seen whether United will continue to back Carrick if they keep winning games without showing consistency. But one thing is certain - the 40-year-old former midfielder has made a strong case for himself to become Manchester United's next permanent manager.
! Back in my day, we didn't see players becoming managers so quickly, but I think it's a great move. Carrick's got the know-how, experience, and the right attitude to make it work 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a former player like him at the helm? 
The fact that he's not getting too big for his boots is music to my ears 
. I'm loving the 4-4-2 setup he's going with - it's a more tactical approach that'll get the results 
. Rooney's right, Carrick would be an awesome choice 
. Carrick's not just some old bloke coming in and collecting paychecks, he genuinely cares about the team and wants what's best for them. I mean, have you seen his tactics? He's already making changes that Solskjaer couldn't be bothered with... 4 at the back? Genius! It's like he's saying, "I may not be the youngest or most energetic guy on the pitch, but I know what it takes to win." And let's be real, his experience is unparalleled. I'm not surprised Wayne Rooney's a fan - Carrick reminds me of him when he was at United, always giving 110% and never taking himself too seriously.
. Newsflash: experience is what counts here! Carrick's got the knowledge, he's got the passion... all we need now is for United to stop getting complacent and start taking games seriously. If they can keep that up, Carrick's golden 
... wait, nope! He's doing a great job, imo 
, and it'd be awesome to have him as the permanent boss 
And then again, he's got Wayne Rooney backing him, so that's a solid point in his favor 
... or is it? 
like that perfect start at arsenal, he's clearly done his homework & adjusted the team's setup 2 fit their style 
i love how he's avoiding complacency & focusing on bigger picture decisions 
now we just gotta see if united's board gets it & gives carrick the green light 2 take over 
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. His experience as a player and knowledge of the club are undoubtedly assets in this regard, but it's also evident that he's learning from his successes and adapting to the team's dynamics 
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. It feels like just yesterday we were all glued to our screens watching him play for United back in the day... I mean, those 12 years he spent at Old Trafford flew by so fast! Now, seeing him make tactical changes and adapting his style to get results is just awesome 
. But gotta say, it's kinda weird not having Ole Gunnar Solskjaer making all these decisions... I miss that Solskjaer magic 
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. And I love how he's keeping a level head, not getting too carried away with all the wins... like, "I am here to do a job" 
. Not everyone gets it right, but Carrick's making a strong case for himself, and I'm HERE FOR IT 
his focus on getting things done rather than looking like the hero's a big plus in my book 
no more just one or two wins and everyone's suddenly like 'he's not good enough' 
Carrick's gotta keep proving people wrong 
. Plus, who wouldn't want a former champion like him at the helm? 
not all these young coaches with fancy degrees and no game sense 
. he might be 40 but hes still got the passion for the club and the players seem to be responding well to him 