A well-known face waits within the wings
Manchester United legend provides help amid turmoil after Amorim’s exit
Wayne Rooney has revealed he would “after all” settle for function in Manchester United’s teaching workers if Michael Carrick is appointed interim supervisor following Ruben Amorim’s departure.
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The United legend who scored 253 objective in 559 look throughout 13 yr spell at Outdated Trafford, says he isn’t actively in search of a job however wouldn’t hesitate if the membership known as.
“In fact I might” Rooney instructed the BBC. “It’s a no brainer. Simply so everybody is aware of, I’m not begging for a job. But when I’m requested, I might go. An important factor now’s to nominate the fitting coach”
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Rooney’s feedback arrive at turbulent second for United. Since Amorim’s exit final week, outcomes have faltered, with the membership eradicated from the FA Cup by Brighton and held to 1 – 1 Premier League draw by Leeds United.
The Purple Devils at present sit seventh within the desk and face rivals Manchester Metropolis on Saturday.
Carrick extensively revered throughout the membership, has emerged as main candidate for interim function. The previous midfielder remained on United’s workers underneath Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær and briefly served as caretaker supervisor in 2021.
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He later spent two and a half years answerable for Middlesbrough from October 2022 to June 2025.
Rooney believes Carrick embodies what United want:
“I believe he can be excellent” he mentioned. “Michael loves the membership and would step up if he might. He lives and breathes Man United and that’s what this crew wants”
The previous England captain additionally confused that United should lean on individuals who perceive the membership’s identification.
“Whether or not it’s Michael or Fletcher or John O’Shea or whoever, it must be individuals who know the membership. Individuals who care about it and know what it takes to be Man United participant. That’s what’s wanted” he concluded.