Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as interim coach until end of the season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has again turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season.

Carrick was hired Tuesday as United’s interim coach until the end of the season, more than a week after the departure of Ruben Amorim.

The ex-England midfielder, who won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during a trophy-laden playing career at Old Trafford, was also an assistant coach at United and had an unbeaten three-game spell as interim after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired in 2021.

On this occasion, Carrick was selected ahead of Solskjaer, who was also interviewed for the role.

By appointing Carrick in a short-term role, United is giving itself time to find a long-term replacement for Amorim, who was fired last week after 14 months in the job.

Former England assistant coach Steve Holland will be part of Carrick’s coaching team.

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