Michael Carrick don reportedly become the favourite to be named Manchester United new interim head coach, as the 44-year-old don overtake Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the race to take the position.
By the end of last week, people dey see Solskjaer as the clear favourite for the role, as Man United dey look to appoint interim head coach to handle the rest of the season after dem sack Ruben Amorim.
But according to BBC Sport, Carrick don now move to pole position, and appointment fit be confirmed by the time players return to training on Wednesday.
Darren Fletcher don handle two matches for Man United since Amorim waka comot — 2-2 draw against Burnley for Premier League and 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion for FA Cup third round.
The 20-time English champions now get only league to focus on for the rest of the season. Presently, dem dey seventh for Premier League table, three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool with 17 matches still to play.
Carrick “Na the Favourite” for Man United Job
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano also don talk say Carrick don move enter pole position.
“For the last 12 hours, Michael Carrick don make serious progress for talks with Manchester United after face-to-face interview,” Romano talk for him YouTube channel.
“The meeting between Manchester United management and Michael Carrick sweet well well in terms of ideas, tactics, communication and intention. The feeling really good, and as at tonight, Carrick don become the leading option for the interim job.”
Man United go continue their Premier League season with home match against Manchester City on Saturday, before dem round off the month with away game against Arsenal. This one mean say tough start dey wait whoever dem choose to lead the team.
How Michael Carrick Don Perform for Him Managerial Career?
Carrick become Man United caretaker manager for November 2021 after Solskjaer comot. The former midfielder handle three matches, recording two wins and one defeat.
After that, he go manage Middlesbrough from October 2022 to June 2025, where he take charge of 136 matches, winning 63, losing 24 and drawing 49.
Carrick lead Boro finish fourth for Championship during 2022–23 season, but dem lose for playoff semi-finals. For him second season at Riverside Stadium, he also guide Middlesbrough reach EFL Cup semi-finals.
The former midfielder sign three-year contract with Middlesbrough for June 2024, but dem sack am one year later after the club finish 10th for Championship table.
