Jamie Carragher has named the four managers he believes should be on Manchester United's radar for their next permanent head coach, with Thomas Tuchel tipped as the most likely appointment. The former Liverpool defender made his selection on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football after assessing 25 potential candidates.
Carragher narrowed the list down to Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique and Eddie Howe, ruling out Gareth Southgate, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner and Xavi in the process. He was particularly complimentary of Howe, praising his ability to handle the intense scrutiny that comes with a high-profile role and his coaching acumen.
"I'm a huge fan of Eddie Howe," Carragher said. "The real big thing I like about Eddie Howe is how he handles the press, you've got to be able to handle the press as a Man United manager, it's the club that's on the back pages more than any other club in this country. What he also does that I think would really help Man United, they have a problem right now that no matter who they bring in, player-wise, a lot of them fail and they don't go on to realise their potential. I think Eddie Howe is a great coach."
However, Carragher suggested that while supporters would favour Luis Enrique, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain boss is unlikely to be attainable. "I don't think they'll get Luis Enrique," he said. "I think there's a good chance that they end up with Thomas Tuchel."
Carragher also dismissed the prospects of interim manager Michael Carrick, despite Carrick's temporary stint beginning with a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. "I don't believe Manchester United can win the league with Michael Carrick as manager," Carragher said. Carrick is set to leave at the end of the season as the club searches for a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim.
