Carrick running Solskjr close in race to become Manchester United's interim manager

"Michael Carrick has edged closer to Ole Gunnar Solskjr in the bid to become Manchester United interim manager, though the Norwegian is still the slight favourite, the Guardian understands. Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, will not make an appointment until interviewing both men face-to-face. With the current interim, Darren Fletcher, leading United to a 2-2 draw at Burnleyon Wednesday, the interviews are expected to take place on Thursday and possibly Friday, if required."

"If Berrada and Wilcox decide to appoint Solskjr and he becomes the caretaker manager for a second time, following his spell of December 2018 to March 2019, it is thought Carrick would consider being his assistant. The 44-year-old has previously been an assistant to Solskjr, when the Norwegian became the United No 1 in late March 2019, following his temporary position. After Solskjr's sacking in late November 2021, Carrick led the team for three matches, winning two and drawing one."

"Of United's display at Burnley, Fletcher said: They put in a performance that should win the match, We created a lot of chances, 30 shots, goal-line clearance, a disallowed goal [of which] I am not sure why. If you look at that in those terms, we should win the match. It wasn't perfect, we started slow. We scored two fantastic goals. Still lots to wor"

Michael Carrick has moved closer to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the running to become Manchester United interim manager, while Solskjaer remains the slight favourite. Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox will interview both candidates face-to-face before making an appointment. Darren Fletcher, the current interim, led United to a 2-2 draw at Burnley and will remain in charge for the FA Cup tie against Brighton on Sunday. The interviews are expected on Thursday and possibly Friday. If Solskjaer is appointed caretaker again, Carrick would consider serving as his assistant. Fletcher said the team created 30 shots, had a goal-line clearance and a disallowed goal.

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