Tag: Michael Carrick

De Zerbi Plays Down Manchester United Links Ahead of Marseille Champions League Game

Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026

De Zerbi dismissed speculation about the United job and said his focus is entirely on Marseille while United continue their search for a permanent head coach. He stressed he feels good at the club and city and would not discuss future possibilities, despite past reports he was interviewed for the role and United admiration for his work since Brighton and his early Marseille success.

Carragher Cuts Carrick From United Shortlist, Names Four Alternatives

Jamie Carragher
January 2026

Carragher said Carrick should not be considered for the permanent United job, arguing he lacks the elite level needed to win the Premier League. He compared Carrick to Rosenior as managers unlikely to topple top-tier rivals, then selected a shortlist of Nagelsmann, Tuchel, Luis Enrique, and Howe, with Tuchel singled out as having the edge and confrontational drive to reset a drifting club.

Mainoo Reportedly Stays Put After Carrick Restores Role

Kobbie Mainoo
January 2026

Mainoo is reportedly no longer considering a January exit after starting under Carrick, following a period of reduced minutes under Amorim. Amorim insisted he picked “best players” and Mainoo was used sparingly, but Carrick started him in his first match and the derby win is now framed as a turning point that cools short-term transfer talk.

Evra Mocks Cherki After Derby Comments Backfire in United Loss

Rayan Cherki
January 2026

Evra called out Cherki for disrespecting United after Cherki’s earlier quote about wanting to “kill” United resurfaced following City’s derby defeat. Cherki started on the bench and came on at half-time, but had no meaningful impact as United controlled the game; Evra posted a pointed response online, tying the loss to Cherki’s pre-match bravado.

Lisandro Martinez Challenges Scholes and Butt to Say It Face-to-Face

Lisandro Martinez
January 2026

Martinez invited Scholes and Butt to confront him directly after they questioned his ability to handle Haaland, with Martinez responding that criticism is easy on television but different in person. Pre-match comments suggested Haaland would overpower Martinez, but United’s defence held firm in a derby win; Martinez used the outcome as leverage to dismiss the talk and emphasise focusing on performances.

Keane Plays Down Carrick Full-Time Talk After Derby Win

Roy Keane
January 2026

Keane dismissed suggestions Carrick should get the job permanently, echoing Neville’s view that United must hire an experienced long-term manager in the summer even if results improve under the interim spell. The debate was reignited by the derby win and Sturridge floating Carrick as a candidate, but Keane and Neville framed it as a short-term uplift that should not override a planned summer search, while Carrick focused on simplified prep and emotional control as reasons the performance clicked.

Manchester United Shock Manchester City 2-0 in Carrick Home Return

Michael Carrick
January 2026

United beat City 2-0, with Mbeumo and Dorgu scoring after two first-half goals were disallowed for offside and a third was later ruled out by VAR. It was United’s first home win over City since January 2023. United pressed aggressively and controlled midfield through Casemiro, disrupting City’s build-up and limiting their rhythm. Fernandes carried transitions, setting up Mbeumo for the opener, then Cunha’s cross was turned in by Dorgu after weak defending, with United staying compact to close it out.


Man United Reject January Interest in Harry Maguire Despite Contract Running Down

Harry MaguireZ
January 2026

United are set to block any mid-season sale of Maguire despite enquiries, keeping him through the run-in while his future beyond summer remains unresolved. Reports say AC Milan and Premier League clubs asked, but Carrick wants him retained and Holland rates him highly from their England years, even as United plan for potential defensive changes and monitor replacements.

Carrick Tries to Reignite Old Trafford Identity Before Manchester City Test

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Carrick insists Old Trafford still has “magic” despite results, unrest and the club’s managerial churn since 2013. He frames his job as rebuilding performance and culture together, stressing standards, behaviour and unity inside the building while trying to lift the mood from the outside noise and recent decline.

Gary Neville Says Man United Must Look Beyond Carrick for Permanent Job

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Neville says Carrick should not be considered for the permanent United role beyond this season, even if results improve. Neville argues United need a proven, experienced manager and named Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, and Carlo Ancelotti as options to consider in the summer.

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