Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not appreciate Carrick's personality, but his permanent appointment at Manchester United is almost certain! The official announcement will only come after the season ends.

If Manchester United players were to choose, most in the dressing room would vote to appoint Carrick permanently. They like his management style, enjoy his training sessions, and feel the coaching team led by former England assistant Steve Holland is well-organized. However, player approval does not guarantee Carrick the permanent manager position.

Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not fully appreciate Carrick. To some who know him, Carrick's personality does not align with the type Ratcliffe typically admires. Ratcliffe prefers strong, assertive figures, which is why he initially favored Ruben Amorim.

Amorim is someone who stands his ground; he said even the Pope couldn't make him change his 3-4-3 formation. His departure ultimately came because he publicly demanded to become a 'football manager' with full control, not just a coach.

Carrick remains calm and composed under pressure, preferring to command authority quietly rather than making public pronouncements in the British media like Ratcliffe. There are also doubts about whether Carrick and his coaching team can handle the dual demands of the Premier League and Champions League. He has only managed Middlesbrough in the Championship and briefly took charge of Manchester United temporarily in the Premier League and Champions League.

Another factor is that Carrick was appointed temporarily, largely due to his Manchester United background. Selecting him to stabilize the situation amid the chaos caused by Amorim gave management room to adjust. However, appointing him permanently would contradict the long-term planning advocated since INEOS took over.

Of course, many suggest Manchester United should continue with Carrick as manager. Since he took over, the team has improved significantly, particularly victories over Manchester City and Arsenal proving Carrick can devise effective tactical plans. If United appoint someone else and start poorly, returning to Carrick would be impossible.

What decision United will ultimately make remains unpredictable. However, many worry that Ratcliffe and his team have consistently made wrong decisions so far. First, they changed their mind to keep Ten Hag and renewed his contract, then fired him four months later with higher compensation. Then they insisted Amorim join mid-season, supported his three-at-the-back system, spent hundreds of millions building the squad, promised him at least three years, and dismissed him three months later.

After United lost to Leeds, due to the dismal first-half performance, Ratcliffe, watching live, strongly criticized and demanded to see all new manager candidate lists, clearly suggesting a different coach should lead next season. CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox prefer giving Carrick a chance, as he is compliant and won't challenge their authority. Hearing the owner's demand left them somewhat unsettled.

The Athletic reports that Berrada played a key role in Amorim's appointment. Wilcox initially questioned the 3-4-3 system but ultimately accepted the decision, yet repeatedly tried to alter the manager's tactics.

What kind of coach does United need? Internally, it's widely believed that selecting a manager who can maximize the current squad's potential is crucial. Carrick currently achieves this, though with limitations; his in-game adjustments and personnel choices are often seen as too rigid.

Currently, United insist they won't rush a decision on the manager. They want to wait until the season ends, review the final standings, and analyze data on other coaches. They've conducted market research to understand the landscape but haven't started interviews.

Some fear this could delay transfer activities, as new signings want to know who they'll play for. But United executives believe it's less dramatic; recruitment should serve the club's overall interests, not just the manager's needs.

United stress the current priority is securing Champions League qualification and不希望选帅工作影响现任教练和球队不希望 the manager selection process disrupt the current coach and team. Meanwhile, Carrick himself isn't急于寻求明确的答复急于 seeking a definitive answer. The results and performances in the coming weeks will decide the outcome, with United facing direct rivals Chelsea, Brentford, and Liverpool.

Financial considerations are also a key factor, sources say. Ratcliffe has already spent £31 million firing Ten Hag, hiring, and dismissing Amorim, and he不想再投入更多资金用于支付教练的薪酬之外的环节不想 to invest more beyond coach salaries.

Few options remain for United. Luis Enrique is undoubtedly an ideal choice, having led Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League titles with attractive football. He is admired within United's management, but he is expected to extend his contract with PSG until 2030.

Tuchel and Ancelotti are also considered capable and experienced enough for the United manager role. However, Tuchel has extended with the English FA until 2028, and Ancelotti will extend with the Brazilian federation until 2030.

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann will also participate in the World Cup this summer. United's transfer director Christoph Vivell, a friend of Nagelsmann, highly praises his talent; Nagelsmann led Bayern Munich to a Bundesliga title.

But the World Cup final occurs after United's first preseason match, complicating matters. Given the precedents of Ten Hag and Amorim, United will carefully consider是否再次选用一位从未在英超联赛执教过的年轻教练whether to appoint another young coach with no Premier League experience.

Andoni Iraola has proven capable in the Premier League, but the leap from Bournemouth to United is immense. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner is similar; their template might be Aston Villa's Unai Emery: capable of elevating mid-table teams but not sustaining at a top club.

Emery has been linked with United多次多次 multiple times; Sir Alex Ferguson认可他作为教练的出色能力recognizes his excellent coaching ability. Former Manchester City director Txiki Begiristain also praised Emery and maintains contact with United CEO Berrada. But the authority Emery has at Villa is what United's current management would not grant.

Sir Alex Ferguson has described the unique pressures and challenges of managing United, noting it differs significantly from managing Manchester City. Ratcliffe, who watched United vs. Leeds this week, will make the final decision. The majority-shareholding Glazer family agrees that Ratcliffe and his team lead football operations.

Before the 2024 FA Cup final, United management planned to replace Ten Hag and sought a manager with a clear system adaptable to United's new structure. Ratcliffe's team discussed with candidates like Kieran McKenna; ultimately, Tuchel excelled in interviews and received an offer. However, Tuchel不满意拉爵给予主帅的职责范围was dissatisfied with the scope of authority Ratcliffe offered the manager and declined.

The UK Daily Mail reports United likely won't announce next season's manager before the season ends; theoretically, no decision has been made. But Carrick is almost guaranteed to get the job; if he doesn't receive a permanent contract, it would truly be surprising.