Manchester United legend David Beckham has thrown his support behind interim manager Michael Carrick, hailing the former midfielder’s impact in restoring stability at Old Trafford.
Beckham, speaking to talkSPORT, said Carrick has brought “a calmness” and “experience” that the club has lacked for a decade, adding that the team now looks united and confident under his guidance.
Carrick, 44, took charge on January 13 after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and has overseen a dramatic turnaround. In 75 days, he has managed 10 Premier League matches, securing seven wins, two draws, and only one defeat.
United’s average of 2.30 points per game under Carrick contrasts sharply with Amorim’s 1.55 points per game across 20 matches.
Beckham praises calm leadership
Beckham, now co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, praised Carrick’s demeanor on the touchline:
There’s an elegance in the way he is, whether it’s the way he celebrates or gets angry. The way he’s brought the team together has been incredible. As a United fan, it’s exactly what we needed.
Wayne Rooney has echoed Beckham’s sentiments, insisting Carrick should be given the job permanently. Speaking to the BBC, Rooney said:
100% he should get the job. I knew this was going to happen with Michael. It needed a calm head, someone who knows the place and the players needed some love, and he has given them that.
ManU faces a tough stretch
United face a crucial run-in with seven league fixtures remaining as they chase Champions League qualification.
Their schedule includes clashes with Leeds (April 13), Chelsea (April 18), Brentford (April 27), and a pivotal showdown with Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3. The campaign concludes against Brighton on May 24.
With Beckham and Rooney both backing Carrick, pressure is mounting on United’s hierarchy to make his interim role permanent. For fans, the revival under Carrick has rekindled belief that the club can return to Europe’s elite stage.
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