Jamie Carragher has revealed who should replace Michael Carrick.
Jamie Carragher believes Unai Emery would be “perfect” for Manchester United, but a report has named the “favourite” to be their next permanent manager.
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Emery has been unfairly overlooked for some of Europe’s biggest managerial jobs in recent seasons, although it has recently been claimed that he is a candidate to replace Álvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid.
And Carragher believes Manchester United should also look at Emery, who would reportedly be the “perfect coach” for the Red Devils.
In a new column in The Telegraph, Carragher has listed five reasons why Emery should be the “favourite” to join Manchester United, although he has also admitted that he is raising a “red flag”.
“The fact that Emery is not under serious consideration says a lot about modern football. After all goals, he would have been the perfect coach to revive United. In my opinion, only Pep Guardiola ranks higher of those who currently manage teams in England,” Carragher wrote for The Telegraph.
“Here is a manager who wins trophies, has a clear football vision, a great reputation for revitalising clubs that need a little revolution to reach the Champions League, and who demands respect while leading with authority. Add to that the fact that he has now proven himself in the Premier League, and there is a shortage of such coaches.”
‘Red flag’ could deter Man Utd as real ‘favourite’ is named
Carragher continued: “Emery’s work at Valencia, Villarreal, Sevilla and Villa has cemented an undesirable reputation: that he has found his level just below the established superpowers. If you are a sleeping giant struggling in the middle of the table with ambitions to finish fourth and win the Europa League, he is the man to call.
“If, like United, you dream big of winning the Premier League and Champions League in the next five years, Emery’s track record at Arsenal and Paris St-Germain is a red flag.”
This may be why the interest in Emery from Manchester United seems so lacking, as they have turned their attention to other candidates.
We understand that the Red Devils are reluctant to make a move until they have made a full and comprehensive search for their next permanent manager, but Carrick is definitely in the picture as INEOS has approved six potential summer signings.
And a report this week from the Manchester Evening News insisted that Carrick is “still the favourite” to land the job permanently.
Journalist Tyrone Marshall told the site: “Luis Enrique speaks excellent English and wants to work in the Premier League one day.
“But he also wants it to be with the right project, and whether United can convince him that taking over at Old Trafford ticks that box is another question.
“For now, Carrick is still the favourite, and I think that’s pretty right, but there’s plenty of time left this season and I wouldn’t rule out Enrique just yet.”
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