Jamie Carragher believes sacking Michael Carrick would be premature, despite Manchester United’s alarming early-season collapse.
United have matched their worst-ever campaign start, equalling both last season’s disastrous run under Ruben Amorim and the 1992/93 campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson. Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Fulham leaves Carrick’s men 12th in the table, having lost to Hull City and Brighton at home in the League Cup.
Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, the former Liverpool centre-back said: “I think it would be ludicrous to get rid of Michael Carrick. I don’t think the idea of changing Michael Carrick now or at the next international break makes sense. It just needs to be relaxed, just let him get on with it.”
Carragher acknowledged he does not see Carrick as United’s long-term manager but argued the club needed stability after a turbulent period. Carrick led United to third place and Champions League qualification last term after taking over mid-season. United are next in action at home to Tottenham on 10 October.
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