Since replacing Ruben Amorim in his interim position, coach Michael Carrick has made a clear mark at Man United. The Red Devils have shown their strength by continuously winning against big teams such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham. Despite just drawing 1-1 at West Ham's stadium, the Old Trafford team still rose to the top of the table and nurtured hopes of participating in the Champions League next season.
The rapid change in fighting spirit has caused many opinions to call on the board of directors to officially appoint Carrick. However, the team is still considering external options, when contacting Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti before both commit their future to the national team.
Sharing his views, Emmanuel Petit emphasized Carrick's special role in the dressing room. He said: "Michael Carrick is a former player, he understands the club very well and the connection with the dressing room is very important.
I think the players seem happier with him. There are no major tactical changes, but the behavior on the field and the results are different.
The 1998 World Cup champion believes that the prospect of parting ways with Carrick after achieving a big goal would be a wrong decision. He affirmed: "If Manchester United returns to the Champions League next season and the board decides to let him go, it will be a big mistake. They have changed coaches too often.
Meanwhile, former captain Roy Keane still expressed skepticism about Carrick's ability to be appointed for a long time, even if the team wins all the remaining matches. However, Petit called on critics, including Gary Neville, to give Carrick a chance to prove his ability.
Gary Neville and Roy Keane don't want Michael Carrick to stay at Manchester United next season, so who do they want to sit on the bench? Maybe they want Jose Mourinho to come back, Manchester United has tried these big names before," Petit shared.
Manchester United will aim to return to the winning streak when playing away at Everton. The results of the final stage of the season may become a decisive factor in the future of the coaching bench at Old Trafford.
