{"id":37763,"date":"2026-01-13T05:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/michael-carrick-decides-to-make-first-major-move-to-become-man-united-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T05:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:07:29","slug":"michael-carrick-decides-to-make-first-major-move-to-become-man-united-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/michael-carrick-decides-to-make-first-major-move-to-become-man-united-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Carrick decides to make first major move to become Man United manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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as he prepares to assemble a coaching team he knows and trusts, with Jonathan Woodgate set to join him at Old Trafford, according to Ben Jacobs. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Woodgate previously worked alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough, where the pair gained praise for implementing a progressive style of play and leading the club to Championship play-off contention.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s appointment as interim manager is expected to be approved within the next 24 hours as United look to restore structure and stability after a chaotic and underwhelming season.<\/p>\n<p>The move marks a return to the club for Carrick, who spent more than a decade at United as a player and then on the coaching staff under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_Carrick_selects_coaching_team\"><\/span>Michael Carrick selects coaching team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Woodgate, Carrick is also exploring the possibility of adding Darren Fletcher and Jonny Evans to his support staff.<\/p>\n<p>Fletcher is already integrated into United&#8217;s technical set-up and brings deep tactical insight and organizational knowledge, while Evans is seen as an experienced and respected figure who can improve the defensive organization and provide a unique perspective of player and coach.<\/p>\n<p>Together, this group will form a coaching unit built around continuity, familiarity with the club and a modern understanding of Man United&#8217;s football philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Club executives believe that Carrick&#8217;s calm temperament, tactical clarity and strong relationships within the dressing room make him the ideal person to stabilize the team until a permanent manager is appointed at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrick_is_expected_to_bring_stability_to_Manchester_United\"><\/span>Carrick is expected to bring stability to Manchester United<span 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defense and regain belief in the final stages of a difficult season.<\/p>\n<p>With approval now imminent, supporters will soon see the start of a new, if temporary, chapter led by one of the club&#8217;s most respected modern figures.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Manchester United players believe their star man will leave in 2026 due to current crisis<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Carrick is set to take over as Manchester United interim manager as he prepares to assemble a coaching team he knows and trusts, with Jonathan Woodgate set to join him at Old Trafford, according to Ben Jacobs. 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