After ruthlessly cutting the list, Carragher settled on a four-man shortlist that he believes the United hierarchy should focus on: Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique and Eddie Howe. Of the quartet, Carragher reserved special praise for current England manager Thomas Tuchel, suggesting the German tactician has the combustible energy required to wake a sleeping giant.
"He still has that energy and drive about him," Carragher said of Tuchel, noting that he has "ruffled feathers" during his time with the Three Lions. The pundit suggested that Tuchel is a manager who would "go to war" for his club, a trait United have arguably lacked since the days of Jose Mourinho. Carragher concluded his analysis with a bold prediction: "I think, if you are Manchester United - everyone will want Luis Enrique - I think there is a good chance they could end up with Thomas Tuchel."
Germany manager Nagelsmann was included for his tactical reputation and having "something to prove," while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe made the cut for his ability to handle the intense media scrutiny that comes with the United job. Paris Saint-German coach Luis Enrique remains the popular choice, though Carragher hinted that securing him might be difficult.
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