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Since leading Manchester United to ensure qualification for the Champions League, it seems that it is only a matter of time before caretaker Carrick becomes a regular player. On Wednesday, according to reports from The Athletic, the Red Devils football management team is expected to propose Carrick's permanent appointment at this week's executive committee meeting.
CEO Berrada believes that director of football Wilcox also believes that Carrick is the right person to continue to lead the team forward, and plans to make a formal proposal to the head of athletics, Sir Ratcliffe. As the person who makes the final decision, it is entirely up to Lars to decide whether Carrick can become the official head coach. There are now signs that Carrick will continue to be the manager of the Red Devils. Carrington is already planning for the new season. Carrick has participated in relevant preparatory meetings. Most players and employees are optimistic about his prospects of becoming a regular player.
It is reported that Manchester United has been weighing various options and will take into consideration the Bournemouth coach Illaura who resigned at the end of the season and the rise of Aston Villa Emery. Together with Arsenal coach Arteta, they have jointly created the glory of the Basque Premier League coach. The original high-level plan was to determine the coach at the end of the season, but with the Champions League tickets already in hand, the official candidate for the coaching position was inevitably put on the agenda.
There are already voices complaining for Illaura. They feel that based on the overall performance of the Spanish coach with the Cherries, the Red Devils senior management should at least give him an interview opportunity instead of excluding him during the background check. The same is true for Emery. If United have not made actual contact with potential candidates until now, then Carrick's hopes of getting the job will surely increase significantly. The season is coming to an end, and the club is already preparing for transfers non-stop. It is a very critical part of the recruitment work to let potential new players know clearly who they will play under.
A week before Manchester United's 3-2 draw with Liverpool, Lars met with Carrick and made it clear that he would give his full support to the 44-year-old former Red Devils star at all costs. Of course, although the support given by the Ineos boss does not mean that he has a gold medal for immunity from death, he has given unreserved support to many people on the coaching bench or in the management team before. However, when his psychological expectations were not met, he did not hesitate to kick those people out. One of the things that has been most criticized since La Jue took a stake in Old Trafford is the inappropriate timing when making important decisions. For example, the previous contract renewal with Ten Hag, as well as Amorim's appointment during the season, and the time point when Carrick played the role of firefighting.
If this summer, Manchester United delays the announcement of the official coach candidate until the summer break or even the World Cup, and fans will see a reversal of fortune like Ten Hag after winning the FA Cup in 2024, which may cause uncertainty again. Having suffered a lot from indecision, Larjue's important task this summer is to make a decisive decision. If you decide to firmly believe in Carrick, then quickly discuss a contract extension with him and determine the composition of the coaching staff. If Carrick can determine his future before the final game at home, then he can tell the hometown folks at the Theater of Dreams about the future of the team and his personal ambitions after the game against Nottingham Forest, and use this to set the tone for the summer transfer window and even the new season, thus maintaining the positive spirit of the Red Devils after a long absence.