Manchester United’s hefty shortlist of potential managers to take over from Michael Carrick takes yet another twist as two major candidates drop out of the running.
Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti and England’s Thomas Tuchel were two high-probability options for Manchester United. Both have extensive experience at the bank and were looking to become free agents by the end of the World Cup.
However, reports now suggest that the pair will remain in charge of their national teams longer than the World Cup this summer.
This may not bother the side of the fanbase that favour Michael Carrick keeping the job permanently; however, for those seeking a more qualified man to take control, two huge names fall out of the race.
There is still the option of a Luis Enrique, a man riddled with experience and looking for a move away from Paris, after winning the club’s first Champions League last season. Furthermore, hungrier candidates such as Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi remain in the mix.
Tuchel and Ancelotti unlikely to be considered
As relayed by The United Stand’s YouTube channel, Ben Jacobs gave his updates on the current situation around the new permanent boss at Manchester United.
“Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel are currently not in the race for the Manchester United manager’s job. They are expected to stay in their national team jobs beyond the World Cup.
“Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto Martinez are names that are being discussed at the moment.
“Mauricio Pochettino and Kieran McKenna are still appreciated, but are not expected to be frontrunners for the job.”
Could Carrick be the answer?
The Man United fanbase is clearly divided over Carrick, with some in favour of the Englishman due to his knowledge of the club and success so far in the job, while others remain wary of a less experienced manager, after the failures of somewhat inexperienced Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
Since taking over for a second stint, Carrick won six games and drawn one, a rather impressive record. However, his side did record their first loss under Carrick at St James’ Park despite playing against ten men for over half the match, thus sparking a lot of concern within the fanbase.
As a result of the loss against Newcastle, many have reflected on the recent results following up to the game, realising that United have not been as good as people believe.
A shocking first half against Crystal Palace until the away side went down to ten men, which the Red Devils capitalised on, and almost a full game against ten men when Spurs made the trip to Old Trafford, which was not all that convincing either.
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Furthermore, Carrick’s United would be in a very different place had it not been for Benjamin Sesko constantly rescuing his side, scoring the winner against both Everton and Palace, and the equaliser against West Ham, almost single-handedly earning United seven points over three games.
However, it is also very easy to be reactionary after such a devastating defeat, and we must not forget the mammoth job Carrick had on his hands, and he managed to outperform everyone’s expectations whilst showcasing some beautiful football. He still has time to prove his worth.
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