Michael Carrick go be Manchester United manager next season, according to Jamie Carragher. The former Liverpool defender talk say di interim boss don do sensational work since he take over for January.
United beat Brentford 2-1 for Old Trafford on Monday night, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. Di win put dem 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton, and dem fit secure Champions League qualification next weekend if dem beat Liverpool.
Carragher tell Sky Sports: “He’s going to be the Manchester United manager, certainly next season, no doubt about that – and you can’t say he doesn’t deserve it. They are absolutely sensational results. They’re the results of a title-winning team.”
Di interim boss don oversee nine wins for 13 games since he take charge. Carragher add say di biggest criticism of Ruben Amorim na say he never adapt, but Carrick don show he fit adapt.
Harry Maguire talk about di secret of Carrick’s success: “I think obviously the results help that the feeling of confidence about Michael Carrick massively. We had two tough fixtures when Michael first come in, with Arsenal and Man City, and we managed to get the six points.”
Gary Neville for im podcast say: “I think if Michael Carrick was speaking honestly, I think what he’d say at the moment is that he’s getting the absolute maximum out of this group of players. Is it 29 points now in 13 games since he came here? That’s a brilliant job.”
Carrick imself say di team dey for good position but no dey get ahead. He tell Sky Sports: “It’s another win. We’ve obviously got an important game coming up with the weekend, so we can look forward to that. It’s a big game for different reasons but we’ve put ourselves in a good position.”
Meanwhile, Carrick don yarn about im future and di connection with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. He say dem bin have casual chat and cup of tea for Carrington. “He came in. We had a chat. Casual chat to be honest, it was nice to see him showing his support. It was quite informal.”
Di manager also talk about injury updates for Matthijs de Ligt, wey dey work to return to fitness. “He’s doing a little bit on the grass and it’s progress. We’re hoping to have him back as soon as possible.”
On di topic of VAR inconsistency, Carrick no wan comment directly but express frustration about Lisandro Martinez suspension. “I find it hard to understand, I have to say.”
United now dey focus on securing Champions League spot. Carrick say: “Champions League’s definitely where we want to be. It’s certainly where we want to be. You can never take it for granted and just assume that’s where you should be.”
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