Keane now supports Carrick to be permanent manager of Man United

Roy Keane revealed he “hopes” Michael Carrick will be the next permanent head coach of the Red Devils. While Roy still thinks that Carrick would not be able to triumph with the Premier League title, he has admitted that Michael has taken advantage of the opportunity so far.

However, the former legend of Manchester United warned supporters that recent victories do not solve the Red Devils’ long-term problems.

“I will be happy if they give the permanent job to Carrick,” Keane shared. “I hope that after the end of the season, they make him the permanent manager. But I still don’t think that this would be the right decision. But if Man United chiefs decide to trust him long-term, I’m happy with that.”

“As an interim head coach, it’s a lot different from being the permanent boss of Manchester United and aiming to win the EPL in the next 2, 3, 4, 5 years,” added Roy.

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Keane also claimed that the bosses of the Red Devils should aim higher in their search for a long-term manager in the summer.

Roy Keane: "I hope they give it [Man Utd job] to him [Carrick]. As a caretaker manager it's a different animal to being the manager of Utd trying to win league titles over the next 2,3,4,5 years. I think you can get a better manager than Carrick."pic.twitter.com/umLBgRwaFv

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