Paul Scholes explains why Man United must appoint Antonio Conte despite major warning
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15-second readManchester United's manager Michael Carrick faces an uncertain future as the club struggles with a poor start to the season, being 16th in the Premier League table after eight games and out of the EFL Cup. United have managed just two wins in 12 games under Carrick. The situation has intensified speculation about a managerial change.
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Manchester United's manager Michael Carrick faces an uncertain future as the club struggles with a poor start to the season, being 16th in the Premier League table after eight games and out of the EFL Cup. United have managed just two wins in 12 games under Carrick. The situation has intensified speculation about a managerial change. Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is among the candidates linked to the job.
Paul Scholes believes Antonio Conte is the right manager to get United back to being competitive in the Premier League, despite coming with a warning. Scholes thinks Conte is the top choice among available options, citing his past successes with Juventus and Napoli. Scholes also acknowledges Conte's volatile nature and potential short-term tenure.
Scholes is open to a short-term appointment for Conte, valuing immediate success over long-term stability. He suggests that if Conte can get United challenging for the league within 18 months, it would be considered a success. Scholes also mentions Unai Emery as another viable option, highlighting his achievements with Aston Villa.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick’s future remains uncertain as the club navigates a tricky start to the season. The Red Devils are out of the EFL Cup and are sitting 16th in the Premier League table after eight games. Carrick has been under pressure for a while, and his situation was compounded by a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford over the weekend. United have now managed just two wins in 12 games across all competitions under the English manager’s watch this campaign. The situation has intensified speculation about another managerial change.
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