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Michael Carrick (45) is more likely to be selected as Manchester United firefighter than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (53).
Britain's "Guardian" reported on the 12th (Korea Standard Time) that "Carrick has emerged as the No. 1 candidate for interim coach to lead Manchester United's rest of the season."
The Guardian's Jamie Jackson said, "Caric received a higher evaluation during the interview than Solskjaer," adding, "Manchester United's leadership is determined toward Caric."
Manchester United CEO Omar Verrada and technical director Jason Wilcox reportedly held a series of meetings with the two candidates last week. I met Carrick on the 8th and then had an interview with Solskjaer on the 10th.
"Carrick showed a very impressive performance in a face-to-face interview with the club's management," the media said. It seems that he received a high score for his specific vision and tactical insight on how to deal with and lead the team for the rest of the season, not just relying on his past reputation.
To domestic fans, Carrick is familiar with Park Ji-sung's close colleague during his time at Manchester United and as a leading player in Manchester United's golden age. The two were responsible for Manchester United's midfield and side from 2006 to 2012 and shared numerous honors, including winning the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Although Solskjaer is supported by Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and other players, he has been losing ground to Carrick in the interview competition.
He was appointed as Manchester United's interim head coach in December 2018 and was promoted to the official manager, leading Manchester United for about three years until November 2021. During his tenure, he achieved second place in the league, but was dismissed without lifting the championship trophy. Although Solskjaer is symbolic as a club legend, it seems that the tactical limitations revealed during his past tenure did not get a good score.
Manchester United is experiencing its worst slump this season, including elimination from the FA Cup. He has to play Manchester City's "Manchester Derby" this weekend (17th). As local media expect the club to make a final decision and officially announce it on Monday (12th), an official announcement is expected soon.
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