“The club can repeat the 2021 scenario and postpone the appointment of a permanent coach until the summer.”, — write: football.ua
05 January 2026, 15:22
Manchester United are considering an interim manager until the end of the season The club can repeat the 2021 scenario and postpone the appointment of a permanent coach until the summer.
Ruben Amorim, getty images 05 January 2026, 15:22
According to the source, the club’s management is not considering the candidacy of Darren Fletcher, who currently serves as the team’s coach after the resignation of Ruben Amorim. The Mancunians are keen to find an outside specialist capable of stabilizing the situation before the summer.
The full-fledged appointment of a new head coach is planned for the off-season, when the club will have more time for strategic choices and negotiations.
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A similar scenario for Manchester United already took place in the winter of 2021. After the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick took charge for a short period, and Ralf Rangnick was subsequently appointed until the end of the season. Already in the summer of 2022, the Mancunians were led by Erik ten Gag.
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