We love that Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United until the summer, but at the same time we have to admit that the disappointment was great when it became known that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was being left out. United supporters really need the boost Solskjaer gave as a super-substitute in 2018/2019 with a clean-up after Mourinho and a fantastic 14 wins in the first 19 games. Now Carrick is getting ready for a city derby as the first game. Thankfully, the United management realises that now it’s all about giving Carrick peace of mind with the United squad without throwing himself around for new players.
Prior to his dismissal, Amorim reportedly lobbied hard for a midfielder in the winter window, a move that reportedly left most experienced United players stumped, as the Portuguese was well aware of the club’s strict budget cycles. Having spent over £250 million on six signings last year, the board was determined to reserve their next significant investment for the summer, where they believe better value and specific targets will be available.
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Now Amorim is gone, so what’s going on? Ready for another round of panic signings?
According to The Sun , the club have funds available for the offensive in the January transfer market, but are set to hold back under the new, interim manager Michael Carrick.
For us, this is the only right thing, Now we have to invest in players the coach has at his disposal and knows. The timing is also good to “sit still in the boat” on the transfer market for United.
On Tuesday, Carrick spent at Carrington’s training centre to prepare for his first game against Manchester City, where he was able to welcome back key players Amad and Bryan Mbeumo from the Africa Cup of Nations. Their return adds important depth to the attacking line without the need for transfer fees.
Moreover, the injury crisis that plagued Amorim’s final weeks eased significantly – and forced him to field nine defenders in his last game against Leeds. Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire all returned from absences last week. At the moment, Matthijs de Ligt is the only major injury problem, although Noussair Mazraoui is still on international duty for Morocco. With the schedule eased after being knocked out by Brighton in the FA Cup, the club believes the current squad has enough “versatile” options to navigate the rest of the season, it is reported.
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No panic signings in January. A completely logical decision.
