A major pet peeve during Ruben Amorim’s Old Trafford reign is something that will either ‘make or break’ the huge challenge awaiting Manchester United legend Michael Carrick.
Ruben Amorim was offloaded as Manchester United manager last Monday after the Red Devils’ 1-1 Premier League draw against Leeds United at Elland Road.
The former United manager did not do himself any favours after the Leeds United result, with Amorim taking a swipe at Ineos in his post-match press conference.
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Amorim’s abrupt exit from Man Utd led to former Red Devils star Darren Fletcher stepping in briefly as an interim manager for two matches last week.
United played a 2-2 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League before Brighton knocked the Red Devils out of the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford.
Darren Fletcher’s reign will come to an end this week and Michael Carrick now faces the major task left at the Premier League club after Amorim’s turbulent season.
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Andy Mitten’s assessment of Man Utd fans shows what Michael Carrick must deal with post-Ruben Amorim
Both Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were seen as the two clear favourites to challenge for the Manchester United caretaker manager role at Old Trafford.
Former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fell short of a fairy-tale return to the Premier League club and Carrick is now left with the difficult task ahead of him.
Carrick agreed terms with United on Monday and the 44-year-old ex-Middlesbrough boss is expected to hold his first United first-team training session on Wednesday.
The United legend won’t have an easy start to his run as caretaker manager, with the Manchester derby clash in the Premier League right around the corner.
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Andy Mitten expertly pointed out that Carrick is arriving in the Old Trafford hot seat at a time when United fans are ruing their missed top-four chances this season.
“There’s a Groundhog Day feeling of, ‘We have been here,’” he told BBC Radio 5 Live, as per BBC Sport.
“There’s a real frustration amongst United fans. United need to reach European football for next season – that is the aim.
“That is one of the reasons why Ruben Amorim lost his job.”
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Michael Carrick’s entire Man Utd reign hinges on what Ruben Amorim annoyed Man Utd fans about time and time again
Forget about wanting Carrick to become the next permanent Man Utd manager, the ex-Middlesbrough head coach needs to first change the mood at the club for fans.
United fans became numb to the feeling of missing out on a place in the top four while Ruben Amorim was captain of the ship before he hit the inevitable iceberg.
Just when it felt that the Red Devils could defy all odds by sitting in fourth place in the Premier League table, Man Utd supporters were brought back to reality.
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Amid all of the highs and lows – a lot of them being the latter – during Amorim’s reign, none more so were infuriating than United blowing their leads and dropping crucial points.
Fans know full well that the Red Devils could have been in a much better position for the top four if Amorim’s men had scraped the results when they were needed the most.
It will not be easy for Carrick amid United’s upcoming encounters with Manchester City and Arsenal, but the top four is essential for changing the mood at the club and for fans now.
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