‘The fans will want Michael in’ – Gerrard believes Manchester United face tough decision on Carrick
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And Liverpool legend Gerrard suggested United may have little choice but to appoint Carrick permanently at the end of the season, especially given his popularity among the Old Trafford faithful.
“If he continues like this from now until the end of the season, it’s going to be a decision that the fans will be involved in. They’re going to want Michael in there.”
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‘It means a lot’ – Carrick enjoys ‘positive’ reaction from fans at Manchester United
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“I think Manchester United are firmly in the top five,” he said.
“They don’t have to make a decision now. He’s done a phenomenal job since he arrived and he can’t do any more.
“If that continues and he can keep this team in a good position until the end of the season, they will make the difficult decision not to keep him.”
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart added: “They want to give him a chance, but at the same time they’re on a merry-go-round where people want a top manager in the summer. So they have to start making contact with people, but they can’t promise anything. It’s really difficult.”
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