Casemiro said Manchester United’s leaders have “huge problems” with Michael Carrick but should hand him the manager’s job permanently. Carrick has proven to be a notable appointment since taking over as caretaker manager, replacing the sacked Ruben Amorim. He led United to 12 wins out of 17 games, qualifying for the Champions League with just two defeats.
United’s leaders are expected to make a decision closer to the end of the season. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is acutely aware of the need for someone to step into the position as soon as possible so the next manager can begin preparations for next season and oversee the club’s summer transfer plans. United are still considering all candidates, including Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann and Andoni Iraola.
However, Casemiro claimed on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel that Carrick was causing a real headache for the club’s leadership, saying he had done more than enough to win the position over other potential candidates.
The Brazilian is set to leave Old Trafford this summer, but United want to hire Carrick. “This is a big issue because he deserves to stay. He deserves to stay,” he said.
“The team is playing very well (under Coach Carrick). He’s going to win any game. The team is getting better every day. The team is getting better every game.”
“So, for me, that’s a big issue, because in my opinion, he deserves this opportunity. He deserves to be given the opportunity because the team is very comfortable. “The team is playing very well.
“We have a big win, a big win. So to me, he deserved this opportunity.”
Casemiro compared Carrick’s man management to that of Italian back-to-back champion Carlo Ancelotti. He added: “For me he plays at this level. He knows how the players feel.”
“Ancelotti, he’s a great manager because he understands. He played. He knows what the players need to hear and he pushes, but he also knows when to push.
“The best thing for me is that he knows about the club. He understands the club. So for me he deserves it. Definitely, in my opinion, he should stay.”
