{"id":44487,"date":"2026-03-14T23:28:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T03:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/managers-shortlisted-5-manchester-united-managers-to-watch\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T23:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T03:28:19","slug":"managers-shortlisted-5-manchester-united-managers-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/managers-shortlisted-5-manchester-united-managers-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Managers shortlisted: 5 Manchester United managers to watch"},"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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Carrick was appointed interim manager.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>However, despite his recent improvements in results and performances, it is believed that the club are planning on keeping him in the managerial role long-term beyond the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun reports that United bosses have drawn up a shortlist of five candidates to become Old Trafford&#8217;s permanent manager.<\/p>\n<p>The list reportedly includes Oliver Glasner, Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola, Roberto de Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann, all highly regarded managers in European football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_Carrick_faces_uncertain_future_at_Man_United\"><\/span>Michael Carrick faces uncertain future at Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s appointment as interim manager was initially seen as a temporary measure to stabilize the club following Amorim&#8217;s difficult situation.<\/p>\n<p>However, since taking over, the former United midfielder has brought noticeable improvements to the team&#8217;s structure and performance.<\/p>\n<p>The players have responded positively to Carrick&#8217;s leadership, and some improved performances have allowed United to regain momentum in the Premier League and regain some confidence within the team.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these developments, sources suggest that the club&#8217;s leadership remains committed to appointing a long-term head coach with a clearly defined tactical identity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_managers_are_keeping_an_eye_on_United\"><\/span>Five managers are keeping an eye on United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arsenal-v-crystal-palace-carabao-cup-quarter-final-414x265.jpg.webp 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The Austrian coach was widely admired during his time at Eintracht Frankfurt, leading the club to UEFA Europa League glory in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Unai Emery has built a reputation as one of Europe&#8217;s most tactically astute managers. His achievements at Aston Villa have been praised across the Premier League, and his success to date, including multiple Europa League wins, highlights his pedigree.<\/p>\n<p>Andoni Iraola is currently impressing at Bournemouth and is regarded as one of the most progressive managers in the league thanks to his energetic tactical style.<\/p>\n<p>Former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi is also a candidate. Known for his possession-based football and innovative tactical approach, De Zerbi has attracted interest from some of Europe&#8217;s top clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann remains a highly respected figure in the game. At just 38 years old, Nagelsmann has already managed clubs such as RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, and is regarded as one of the brightest coaches in modern football.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United and Liverpool hand over \u00a386.2m transfer fee after big improvement <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s season has been on the upswing since manager Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this year and Michael Carrick was appointed interim manager.However, despite his recent improvements in results and performances, it is believed that the club are planning on keeping him in the managerial role long-term beyond the end of the season. 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