"Best since Ferguson" praise for Carrick, who saved Man Utd, as permanent manager likely... Players say, "We would give our lives for the coach"

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The likelihood of Michael Carrick (45), the interim manager who rescued Manchester United from crisis, being promoted to permanent manager is growing. However, Carrick responded calmly, stating that achieving a successful conclusion to the season takes precedence over his own future.

EPL Index, which reports on English Premier League (EPL) news, reported on the 8th that "the possibility of Manager Carrick being appointed as permanent manager is very high due to his exceptional leadership that led Man Utd's turnaround."

Manager Carrick was appointed as interim manager of Man Utd in January following the departure of manager Ruben Amorim, when the club faced a crisis. Although there were significant concerns, the result was a great success. After defeating Manchester City and Arsenal in succession, they recently beat rival Liverpool 3-2. In the 14th matches played since his appointment, the team recorded only two defeats, showing a formidable upward trend. As a result, Man Utd leaped to third place in the EPL and secured a spot in the next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL) well in advance.

Opinion both inside and outside the club is also turning toward Carrick. Man Utd legend Paul Parker said, "Carrick is leading the team excellently with his unique calmness," and added, "If he finishes the remaining three matches well, the probability of him becoming the permanent manager is high."

Trust from the players is also solid. Kobbie Mainoo, who scored the winning goal in the Liverpool match, expressed strong support, saying, "We would willingly give our lives for Manager Carrick."

The media reported that "although other managers such as Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola are mentioned as candidates for the next manager, currently, the weight is heavily leaning toward Carrick's permanent appointment."

However, Manager Carrick is focusing only on the immediate matches ahead. At a press conference held before the Sunderland away match, he emphasized regarding his future, "I understand the intent of the question, but at this stage, my only goal is to lead the players to finish the season strongly." He further stated, "My future will be sorted out naturally when the time comes. Some matters are beyond my authority, so I will watch calmly."

Man Utd currently has three EPL matches remaining against Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton. If they win all remaining matches, they will record a final total of 73 points. The media reported that this is "an excellent record achieved only three times since the retirement of former manager Alex Ferguson in 2013, and a figure that far exceeds last season's final points (42 points)."

Manager Carrick said, "Although I am in an interim position, I have never approached this role with a short-term perspective from the beginning," and added, "I have always made decisions while considering the long-term development of the team and individual players," conveying his intention to remain dedicated until the end.

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