Michael Carrick has three games to save his Man United job
Michael Carrick has three games to save his Man United job Manchester United’s defeat to Leeds United on Monday night was not the end of the world as far as their pursuit of Champions League football goes, but it was a blow. The Red Devils are on a poor run of form. Two defeats in four matches have dragged them back into a race they do not want to be a part of.
The next three games will tell their own story. Michael Carrick will have to rally his men, but there are those who are beginning to develop concerns about the former United midfielder. Some have questioned his in-game adaptability, while others have raised questions of his tactical suitability to get United back to the top.
Andoni Iraola’s name and his decision to leave Bournemouth have thrown a potential curveball for INEOS. Reports have suggested United were ready to give Carrick the job recently, but Iraola’s decision to leave the Cherries may have changed those plans. Three-game audition for the job Carrick has performed admirably since taking over from Ruben Amorim.
United have enjoyed their best run of the season, shooting up to third place. The issue is that the honeymoon period now seems to be over. Bad results are starting to rear their head, and that always raises questions.
There are pros and cons to the former Middlesbrough coach taking the job. His relationship with the players is a positive one. Many of the current crop have spoken of their love for the 44-year-old.