Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick said the rapid turnover of managers in the Premier League will not affect the way he approaches the job and he remains focused on the bigger picture at the club rather than his own future.
Liam Rosenior’s departure from Chelsea on Wednesday was the tenth management casualty in England’s top flight this season.
Carrick, who took over at United in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, said there was a need to strike a balance between short-term success and building for the future.
“There are two sides to it,” the 44-year-old told reporters on Thursday.
“There are immediate results and the next game is important, but there is definitely a responsibility, our thinking about what the future looks like and the bigger picture.
«There are all kinds of ‘what ifs’ in this world. Half full, half empty? I like to live my life in a positive way. I don’t think about what could go wrong, that’s not part of it. It’s about what can be achieved. What success looks like.»
United have impressed under Carrick, winning eight and drawing two of their 12 games to finish third in the league. Six points from the remaining five games would secure qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.
United face Brentford on Monday.
Published on April 24, 2026
