Man Utd told to avoid ‘big Michael Carrick mistake’ after double manager blow | Football
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Michael Carrick remained undefeated as Manchester United’s interim manager, securing four consecutive victories since replacing Ruben Amorim last month. Following a 1-1 draw against West Ham, the club rose to fourth in the Premier League, with calls for Carrick to be appointed permanently intensifying, despite reports suggesting a preference for external candidates.
Emmanuel Petit has stated that Manchester United would be making a “big mistake” if they qualified for the Champions League and then opted to move away from interim manager Michael Carrick. Following four consecutive victories under Carrick since taking over from Ruben Amorim, the club currently sits fourth in the Premier League, highlighting his impact.
The impressive run, which includes wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham, comes after a recent 1-1 draw against West Ham. With United eager to return to winning ways, they will next face Everton on Monday night.
Petit emphasised that Carrick, a former player who knows the club well, has established a strong connection with the squad. He noted, “Michael Carrick is a former player, he knows the club very well, and I think his link with the dressing room is very important.”
Although there have been indications that club officials may prefer an external appointment, with Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly on their radar, Petit believes Carrick deserves the opportunity to continue. He remarked, “If Manchester United are back in the Champions League for next season and the board decide to let him go, that would be a big mistake.”
While former players such as Roy Keane have expressed doubts about Carrick’s suitability for the permanent position, Petit urged the club to consider Carrick’s recent successes. He argued that frequent managerial changes have not yielded positive results and called for continuity in management at Old Trafford. Carrick’s next challenge will be to secure a positive result against Everton next Monday night.