Roy Keane has made a surprise U-turn on Michael Carrick’s long-term future at Manchester United, though he still believes the club can appoint a better manager.
The former Man United captain was previously of the opinion that Carrick, who joined the club on interim basis till the end of the season does not deserve the permanent managerial role.
However, he has changed his stance two games into the new tenure which has seen the Red Devils claim impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.
“I think they will continue and they will get top four, I hope they give it to him, I hope they give it to him in the summer”, Keane said.
“I don’t think it’s the right decision, good luck with it. I’m sticking to my guns, I’ve said my piece. I think he’s got the job and if he gets it in the summer, you go ‘listen, good luck to him’.
“But as a caretaker manager, it’s a different animal to being a manager of United trying to win league titles over the next two, three, four, five years whatever it might be.”
Ruben Amorim was Man United’s last permanent manager, but was dismissed from the role after 14 months.
The Red Devils have been linked with several big names in the summer, although an impressive caretaker stint could also put Carrick in the midst
“I think you can get a better manager than Carrick, absolutely, but I think he’s doing a good job”, Keane added.
“Perfect timing for him and even if he doesn’t get the United job, these results are a bit like Ruud (van Nistelrooy) and he can get another job. He’ll probably get a Premiership manager (job).
But just because you’re doing well at United, doesn’t mean he’ll do well at another club. He’s got the players back, it’s all been sliding doors moments. Great for him and he’s taken advantage of it.”
Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday, hoping for a win to continue their top-four ambitions for the season.
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