Michael Carrick was given the nod until the end of the season (Picture: Getty)Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has suggested Roy Keane’s brutal criticism of Michael Carrick may come from ‘frustration’ having not been offered the manager’s job himself. While believing United ‘could do a lot worse’ than bringing in their former captain, Sheringham believes Keane may feel a sense of injustice having been overlooked. 🤷‍♂️ Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has reportedly emerged as the favourite to step in as caretaker manager for the Red Devils following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, is it actually a good idea to bring him in? ‘It is part of playing for Manchester United,’ Sheringham said. Arrow MORE: Michael Carrick told £74m star should be ‘nowhere near’ Manchester United teamArrow MORE: Steven Gerrard makes title prediction and Liverpool claim ahead of Arsenal vs Man Utd

Source: Metro January 23, 2026 09:21 UTC