Rene Meulensteen: Carrick was destined to be a manager, ex-United coach says
Rene Meulensteen: Carrick was destined to be a manager, ex-United coach says Former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed he always knew Michael Carrick had the ability to become a manager – and has offered a prediction for what the Englishman will expect from his side next season. Carrick’s at the Wheel After a superb spell as interim boss, which would have defied even INEOS’s most optimistic predictions, Manchester United’s hierarchy have decided to stick with Carrick as their permanent head coach. Since the Wallsend native took charge in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s dismissal in January, no other side has picked up more points in the Premier League.
Eleven wins, three draws and two losses is title-winning form. But the improvements on the pitch have been matched off it. There is a much greater sense of camaraderie amongst the squad and staff, with players no longer wary of their manager criticising them in public.
Press conferences have transitioned from prime time box office under Amorim to more reserved and cordial affairs under Carrick . The former England international has even found time to regularly support the academy sides – a crucial foundation of Manchester United’s identity which Amorim had little appreciation for. His son, Jacey, plays for the under-16s side and he has been an attendee long before taking the reins at Old Trafford.
Carrick has put pen to paper on a two-year plus one deal, with assistant coach Steve Holland also signing the same contract. And Meulensteen, Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man from 2008 until 2013, is adamant Carrick will have ambitions of matching the success he enjoyed as a player. “I can challenge for the title” Speaking to TEAMtalk , Meulensteen stressed that the expectation on Carrick will be success, as that is the baseline for the Red Devils.
“He will be expected to win, or at the very least challenge for the Premier League title because that’s what any manager needs to do when they go to Manchester United,” Meulensteen said. “You are there to win trophies, and you are there to challenge for the Premier League. Ignore the fact that United has been mismanaged over a number of years.
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