{"id":28154,"date":"2026-03-30T06:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/manchester-united-news-david-beckham-backs-michael-carrick-he-is-the-best-manager-for-manchester-united\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T06:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:44:33","slug":"manchester-united-news-david-beckham-backs-michael-carrick-he-is-the-best-manager-for-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/manchester-united-news-david-beckham-backs-michael-carrick-he-is-the-best-manager-for-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United News: David Beckham backs Michael Carrick: He is the best manager for Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">Manchester United legend David Beckham has backed interim manager Michael Carrick, praising the former midfielder&#8217;s influence in restoring stability at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with talkSPORT, Beckham said Carrick brought &#8220;calmness&#8221; and &#8220;experience&#8221; to the club that had been missing for a decade, adding that the squad now looked united and confident under his guidance. <\/p>\n<p>Carrick, 44, took over on January 13 after the sacking of Ruben Amorim and has overseen a dramatic change in direction. He managed 10 Premier League games in 75 days, securing 7 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss.<\/p>\n<p>United averaged 2.30 points per game under Carrick, compared to Amorim&#8217;s 1.55 points per game in 20 games.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Beckham praises calm leadership <\/h2>\n<p>Beckham, who is now part-owner of MLS team Inter Miami, praised Carrick&#8217;s attitude on the touchline.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote\">\n<p>There is grace in his demeanor, whether he is celebrating or angry. The way he brought the team together was incredible. As United fans, that&#8217;s exactly what we needed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote-author\">david beckham<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Wayne Rooney echoed Beckham&#8217;s sentiments, calling for Carrick to be given the job permanently. Rooney said in an interview with the BBC:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote\">\n<p>100% he should get the job. Michael knew this would happen too. They needed a cool head, someone who knew the place, and the players needed some love, and he gave them that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Man U are facing a difficult situation<\/h2>\n<p>United face a crucial battle to qualify for the Champions League with seven league games remaining.<\/p>\n<p>The schedule includes games against Leeds (April 13), Chelsea (April 18), Brentford (April 27) and a crucial showdown with Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3. The campaign ends on May 24th against Brighton. <\/p>\n<p>With both Beckham and Rooney backing Carrick, pressure is mounting on United bosses to make the interim role permanent. For fans, the resurgence under Carrick has reignited belief that the club can return to Europe&#8217;s elite stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/manchester-united\/2026\/03\/30\/69ca0ea3e2704e5b6d8b45d4.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United legend David Beckham has backed interim manager Michael Carrick, praising the former midfielder&#8217;s influence in restoring stability at Old Trafford. 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