Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United until the end of the season, but decisions will be made about the forgotten star
Michael Carrick reveals his feelings for Jadon Sancho(Image: David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Michael Carrick thinks: jadon sancho After working closely with him during his first interim term in 2021, the former manchester united the captain has accepted the role of interim head coach Stay with the club until the end of the following season Reuben Amorim fired.
That’s all premier league Things remain to be noted, but Carrick will likely look into some of the forgotten Red Devils who are on loan from the club. Sancho is one of them, and he is currently doing business with his rivals. Aston Villa.
The Villans currently sit third in the league table after an impressive first half of the season. But Sancho had to wait to make an impact in the Midlands.
The winger is yet to register a goal in the league and was sidelined due to illness in the 1-0 defeat. everton on the weekend. However, he turned out to be his trump card in Europe, scoring the winning goal in Villa’s victory over Fenerbahce. europe league.
Previous loan period at previous club borussia dortmund and chelsea He helped the 25-year-old regain his form but rarely featured in a United shirt. Public spat with former boss Erik ten Hag.
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However, the underdog winger could find his way back to Old Trafford through Carrick, who praised Sancho during his first spell in charge in 2021. Following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, the former midfielder was given the cake-taker’s managerial job and went on to record two wins and one draw from three games.
Sancho scored in Carrick’s first game as manager. champions league United played away against Villarreal and won 2-0. “Jadon was great to finish off,” the interim manager said after the game.
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“I know how much Jadon loves the ball at his feet and tries to make things happen. That’s where he’s happiest. But on the other side of the game, he really worked hard defensively and it was a great night for him.”
Carrick reiterated his importance to the game, adding: “I was really happy for Jadon. I thought he worked his socks off tonight and I thought he gave it his all tonight.”
“There were times when he didn’t have the ball all the time, but I know how much he enjoys having the ball at his feet and trying to make things happen. Tonight he showed a different side and getting the goal at the end was almost a perfect ending for him and for us.”
These comments speak volumes about the potential Carrick sees in Sancho in 2021 and could hint at the winger’s potential to return to glory at the club. United could let the 25-year-old go on a free transfer in the summer when his contract expires.
United are understood to be arranging to cut their losses to avoid paying another year’s wages if the winger is not wanted.
But Carrick’s influence may play a role in the forgotten star’s return, and may even prove to make him more attractive to potential suitors.
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