Summary
Michael Carrick is the leading candidate to be Manchester United's temporary head coach. The club aims to have someone in place before players return to training on Wednesday. Carrick had a previous short stint as Manchester United's temporary manager in 2021.
Key Facts
- Michael Carrick is a favorite for the caretaker head coach role at Manchester United.
- Manchester United wants a new caretaker manager before players return to training.
- Talks are ongoing with Carrick, but no final decision is made yet.
- Carrick was the temporary manager for three games in 2021 after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure.
- Carrick won two matches and drew one during his previous interim management at United.
- Ruben Amorim was sacked as Manchester United manager on 5 January after 14 months.
- Darren Fletcher is currently the temporary manager and led the team in two matches.
- Carrick played 464 games for Manchester United and was part of Jose Mourinho and Solskjaer's coaching staff.
