Jamie Carragher holds nothing back on Michael Carrick as Man Utd tipped to replace him
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Jamie Carragher has not held back with his verdict of Michael Carrick in the dugout at Manchester United 11:14, Fri, Sep 11, 2026 Updated: 11:14, Fri, Sep 11, 2026 Michael Carrick's Manchester United made a winning return to the Champions League (Image: Getty)Jamie Carragher has given a brutal take on Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United, saying the former interim head coach is just a stopgap while the club waits to appoint a 'super-coach.' The former Liverpool defender feels there are comparisons between Carrick and former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite being given the managerial position on a permanent basis.Carrick steadied the ship after arriving as interim head coach, replacing Ruben Amorim at the helm and secured a return to the Champions League for United. Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over.
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More Info.That being said, prior to their draw with Everton at the weekend, United had taken 42 points from their previous 19 games, which would be considered title-winning form across half the season with Arsenal crowned champions in 2026 on 85 points.Nevertheless, Carragher says there are still doubts over whether Carrick will be able to restore United to their previous heights, winning and competing for both the Premier League and Champions League.Writing in his column for the Telegraph, Carragher said: "My sense is that while United fans generally understand and agree with the decision to stick with Carrick, they hope he is the long-term answer to get the club back to winning the Premier League or Champions League, while the rest of the world doubts it."To most, it feels like Carrick remains an interim solution in all but name, entrusted with the keys to Old Trafford until a super coach can move in during the summer of 2027. Their credential for getting the caretaker role in the first place was their status as club greats.Carrick has impressed since taking over at United but Jamie Carragher thinks he might be a stopgap (Image: Getty)"Once they performed well it was a sensible and emotional choice to give them the chance to make it work long term."That cannot change the fact that based on their coaching CVs alone, they would never have been approached by another elite club in England or Europe, nor would others have had any sentimental attachment to consider when determining the merits of offering a permanent deal."To be blunt, Carrick faces an issue which haunted Gareth Southgate during his stint as England manager.