Manchester United is on the verge of naming a new interim head coach, possibly as soon as today, with Michael Carrick emerging as the frontrunner for the position, overtaking former favorite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Following the recent dismissal of Ruben Amorim, Darren Fletcher, a former United midfielder, has been overseeing the team in recent matches against Burnley and Brighton.
Club officials, including director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrarda, have engaged in discussions with both Carrick and Solskjaer before finalizing their decision. Carrick met with the officials on Thursday, while Solskjaer had discussions with them over the weekend at Carrington.
The aim is to swiftly appoint an interim manager to allow enough time for preparation ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby at Old Trafford this Saturday against Manchester City.
If Carrick assumes the role, he will face the challenging task of motivating a squad that has been eliminated from domestic cup competitions and now relies solely on league performance for a shot at European qualification. Fletcher painted a grim picture of the team’s current state, emphasizing the need for the players to regain confidence and fight for results.
Fletcher expressed uncertainty about the future, mentioning a scheduled meeting at Carrington on Monday morning. He highlighted the responsibility of leading the club and his disappointment in the recent results, stressing the importance of supporting the players in their quest for success.
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