Michael Carrick is putting a compelling argument forward to be named the next Manchester United manager. (Image: Getty Images)
Paul Scholes has put forward Carlo Ancelotti as his preferred choice to become Manchester United’s next permanent manager this summer. The club is set to make a long-term appointment once the season concludes and caretaker boss Michael Carrick has made a compelling case since replacing Ruben Amorim in January.
The former midfielder now shares the joint-best record of any Premier League boss across their opening seven matches, with six victories and one draw. United’s 2-1 fightback against Crystal Palace consolidated their top-five position, moving them ahead of Aston Villa into third place.
Nevertheless, Scholes is adamant that Ancelotti represents the perfect fit for the club. Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, he said: “The perfect one out there – I say perfect – Ancelotti is still out there. I know he is coach of Brazil.
“He is the perfect one for Manchester United where you think he will make players feel a million dollars. And he has the experience of winning stuff.
“But the question is, is he too old now? That’s the only thing. Is there anyone else of that ilk, with more experience? They need presence as a leader.”
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Ancelotti spent four years at Real Madrid before leaving last year, and while he will guide Brazil at this summer’s World Cup, he hasn’t been involved in club management since leaving the Spanish giants.
Scholes, meanwhile, raised concerns regarding whether Carrick possesses sufficient experience to guide the Red Devils forwards.
“The question is, has Michael got the experience?” Scholes continued. “I know it’s a big question, I know he has managed in the Championship, but this is different.
“Can we see Michael winning the Premier League? I don’t know yet, and I think the biggest thing is, what type of manager will they look for? A tactician or a man manager who looks after people? Ole Gunnar [Solskjaer] was that.”
Paul Scholes gave his view on the next Manchester United manager. (Image: The Good, The Bad and The Football)
“But all the people who are man managers, they always have a brilliant coach next to them, which Michael has got [Steve Holland].
“The club have to decide, do they want a master tactician, which has failed. Ole Gunnar had the man management skills, but did he have the experience to go on and win a trophy? The same questions will be asked of Michael.”
United face 10 remaining fixtures this campaign to secure a top-four finish and reclaim their spot in European competition.
United’s most recent Champions League involvement was in the 2023/24 season, when they finished bottom of their group and were eliminated early. The subsequent season saw them reach the Europa League final, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in Bilbao.
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