When Michael Carrick was given the job ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim manager from January, there were dry statements from some of the United legends that “even if he wins all his games, Carrick is not the right man for the permanent job”. Various English media have claimed in recent months that the United management intends to wait with the decision, as a Champions League ticket does not automatically give Carrick the job on. Now the CL spot is secured, The Guardian claims the decision has been made.
Because according to the English newspaper, Michael Carrick is expected to be offered the role of permanent head coach of Manchester United. The decision comes after the club secured a place in the Champions League. Director of Football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada value the impact he has had on the team, while also having strong support in the squad, it is reported.
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Matheus Cunha summed up well after the win against Liverpool what the players think about Carrick as permanent coach.
“He has the confidence of the whole group. I sat on the bench with him and the way he teaches everyone is fantastic. I think he has that magic from the Ferguson era. He’s a fantastic person, and I think he deserves it,” Matheus Cunha said, according to The Guardian.
Michael Carrick as permanent Man Utd coach, sounds like an excellent plan.
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