Carrick speaks after appointment as Man Utd manager

Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League...
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Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with securing a return to the Champions League. Carrick, who previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss in 2021, takes over after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
- Carrick won 12 major trophies during his 12-year playing career at United.
- The Red Devils are currently seventh in the table, three points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool.
- His first major challenge is preparing the team for a match against local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
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