Man Utd WILL get boss as Carragher calls sacking Carrick a mistake
Man Utd WILL look for a new manager after Jamie Carragher warned that dismissing Michael Carrick now would be a mistake, even though the former Liverpool defender doubts Carrick can deliver major honours. United’s recent form has intensified speculation about the Old Trafford hot seat.
Carragher believes Carrick is not the right long‑term manager to restore Manchester United to major honours, but he says firing him would be ludicrous. “I think it would be ludicrous to get rid of Michael Carrick,” he told The Overlap Fan Debate. Carragher adds that Carrick appears to be a caretaker helping the club through a rocky period.
Potential successors
Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe and Fabian Hurzeler of Brighton have all been linked with the Old Trafford hot seat should Carrick be axed. The Italian press has particularly highlighted Conte’s name, while the former Liverpool defender sees the appointment of a more suitable manager as inevitable.
Carrick guided United into the Champions League qualification spots last term, steadying the ship after a turbulent season. This campaign, however, has seen the Red Devils slide, with United winning just once in their last five matches across all competitions.
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United’s recent slump
Consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Brighton, followed by a 1‑1 draw with Fulham, have raised alarm bells. Gary Neville described the players’ lack of effort after the Fulham game as a “genuine disgrace”. United’s form has deteriorated, with only a single victory in the previous five fixtures.
On The Overlap Fan Debate, Carragher said INEOS will eventually appoint a new, more suitable manager to guide United back to where they belong. He warned that changing Carrick now or at the next international break “doesn’t make sense” and should be “relaxed”. Carragher insists the club needs calm.
United chiefs remain relaxed about Carrick’s situation, trusting the 45‑year‑old and reporting no contact with other coaches. Meanwhile, the Italian press continues to push Conte’s name forward, keeping the speculation alive.
Former United striker Wayne Rooney noted the pressure of not winning games and described the squad as “a bit weak”, urging the club to act before the transfer window closes. A major positional change has been hinted at following recent player comments, and United have been credited with interest in a Gambian midfielder.