Do you agree or disagree? Rio Ferdinand discusses Michael Carrick's performance as Manchester United's interim manager and the view that he must leave once the season ends.
On 26 Jan 2026 GMT+7, do you agree or disagree? Renowned football pundit Rio Ferdinand spoke about Michael Carrick, the English interim coach, reflecting on how well he has managed the "Red Devils," Manchester United, temporarily, yet will have to leave at the end of the season regardless.
Michael Carrick returned to temporarily manage the prominent Manchester red team and did so impressively, winning two consecutive matches against major rivals: a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, the "Sky Blues," and a 3-2 win against Arsenal, the "Gunners." His achievements earned him widespread praise, with some even urging that he be promoted to permanent manager.
However, some believe that no matter how well he manages the team temporarily, he must leave at the season's end. I heard some say that regardless of how well Michael Carrick performs, he shouldn’t be given the chance to manage Manchester United permanently. I think this is nonsense. Where do these people get such ideas? This is clearly disrespectful — truly unbelievable."