Julian Nagelsmann: Man United hold talks after push from INEOS chief
Julian Nagelsmann: Man United hold talks after push from INEOS chief Manchester United’s hunt for a permanent head coach has taken a sharp twist as a key executive is now pushing for Michael Carrick to be replaced by Julian Nagelsmann, according to an explosive report. Carrick on the ropes Despite enjoying a superb start as interim boss, Carrick’s light is beginning to fade after a disappointing run of form was capped off by the abject defeat to Leeds United on Monday night. Victory over the club’s bitter rivals would have put the Red Devils in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.
Instead, a 2-1 loss has poured pressure on this weekend’s trip to face fellow contenders Chelsea, with Lisandro Martinez ruled out after picking up a red card against Leeds. The 28-year-old Argentine is joined on the sidelines by Harry Maguire, also unavailable through suspension, and Matthijs de Ligt, who continues to be absent with a long-term back issue. But a last-minute injury has also ruled out Leny Yoro, leaving Ayden Heaven as the only fit centre-back at at Carrick ‘s disposal for Saturday night’s season-defining clash at Stamford Bridge.
However, the damage is already done from the performance, or lack thereof, on Monday, with INEOS understood to have grave concerns about Carrick’s hand in the defeat. The lack of intensity and focus was stark, while the 44-year-old Englishman’s refusal to make proactive substitutions is an issue which extends back to his time at Middlesbrough. As a result, a report relayed by The Peoples Person claims the hierarchy are “stepping up their assessment” of external candidates in a “major blow” to Carrick’s hopes of securing the job full-time.
This has led to Nagelsmann, Germany’s highly-rated manager, emerging as a frontrunner after an inside source reveals “initial conv[ersations] have been held with his camp. ” The 38-year-old Bavarian native is understood to have many admirers at Old Trafford, having been hailed as a successor to Pep Guardiola due to his revolutionary approach to dominating matches in and out of possession. Vivell pushing hard A different report confirms Nagelsmann is a leading target and that recruitment director Christopher Vivell is “pushing hard behind the scenes for his compatriot”.
The pair previously worked together during their time at the Red Bull set-up, where Nagelsmann was in charge of RB Leipzig and Vivell was first chief scout at RB Salzburg before becoming technical director of Die Roten Bullen . They are understood to be friends away from the pitch and have maintained close contact since parting ways. Vivell’s influence was felt earlier in the season when he launched a fierce critique of United’s set-up under Ruben Amorim after a 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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