Jamie Carragher has revealed his top four candidates to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, with Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, and Eddie Howe all in the running.
According to Carragher, Tuchel is an excellent candidate due to his extensive experience in the Premier League, including a successful stint at Chelsea. He believes that Tuchel's energy and drive would be beneficial for Manchester United, particularly in terms of winning matches on the counter-attack.
Luis Enrique is another manager who has caught Carragher's eye, with the former Barcelona boss boasting an impressive track record of success. However, his time at Paris Saint-Germain was marred by controversy, and Carragher acknowledges that this could be a liability for Manchester United.
Eddie Howe, on the other hand, is seen as a more understated candidate who would bring a sense of calm to the Old Trafford hotseat. While he has struggled with consistency in his current role at Newcastle, Carragher believes that he possesses the qualities required to succeed at Manchester United.
Julian Nagelsmann rounds out the shortlist, with Carragher praising the German's exceptional coaching abilities and ability to adapt his tactics to suit different opponents.
Ultimately, however, Carragher believes that Michael Carrick is not suited to the role of manager due to his limited experience at this level. "I'm crossing him out," he says bluntly. While this may come as a shock to some fans, Carragher's comments highlight the immense pressure that comes with managing Manchester United.
As for other candidates who have been ruled out, Carragher cites Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso, and Zinedine Zidane as having too many personal connections with rival clubs to be considered viable options. Similarly, Roberto Martinez and Mauricio Pochettino are seen as too untested at the top level to take on Manchester United.
Oliver Glasner's defensive-minded approach also earns him a spot on Carragher's "no" list, while Andoni Iraola is deemed too inexperienced for the role. Diego Simeone, meanwhile, is admired by some but ultimately deemed unsuitable due to his defensive coaching style.
According to Carragher, Tuchel is an excellent candidate due to his extensive experience in the Premier League, including a successful stint at Chelsea. He believes that Tuchel's energy and drive would be beneficial for Manchester United, particularly in terms of winning matches on the counter-attack.
Luis Enrique is another manager who has caught Carragher's eye, with the former Barcelona boss boasting an impressive track record of success. However, his time at Paris Saint-Germain was marred by controversy, and Carragher acknowledges that this could be a liability for Manchester United.
Eddie Howe, on the other hand, is seen as a more understated candidate who would bring a sense of calm to the Old Trafford hotseat. While he has struggled with consistency in his current role at Newcastle, Carragher believes that he possesses the qualities required to succeed at Manchester United.
Julian Nagelsmann rounds out the shortlist, with Carragher praising the German's exceptional coaching abilities and ability to adapt his tactics to suit different opponents.
Ultimately, however, Carragher believes that Michael Carrick is not suited to the role of manager due to his limited experience at this level. "I'm crossing him out," he says bluntly. While this may come as a shock to some fans, Carragher's comments highlight the immense pressure that comes with managing Manchester United.
As for other candidates who have been ruled out, Carragher cites Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso, and Zinedine Zidane as having too many personal connections with rival clubs to be considered viable options. Similarly, Roberto Martinez and Mauricio Pochettino are seen as too untested at the top level to take on Manchester United.
Oliver Glasner's defensive-minded approach also earns him a spot on Carragher's "no" list, while Andoni Iraola is deemed too inexperienced for the role. Diego Simeone, meanwhile, is admired by some but ultimately deemed unsuitable due to his defensive coaching style.