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Michael Carrick Takes Interim Charge at Manchester United Ahead of City Derby

Early player praise contrasts with public doubts about the club’s direction.

Overview

  • Carrick has been appointed head coach for the rest of the season following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, with his first match set for the Manchester derby.
  • Training has resumed at Carrington, and Harry Maguire says he is “really impressed,” citing fresh energy and clear ideas from Carrick and his coaches.
  • Carrick is working with a refreshed backroom group that includes Steve Holland, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans, Jonathan Woodgate and goalkeeper coach Craig Mawson.
  • Gary Lineker predicted on his podcast that Carrick will do well as interim, be made permanent and then be sacked by November or December, calling the club “bonkers.”
  • Supporters’ group The 1958 plans a protest before the early February match against Fulham targeting the Glazer family and minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.