Manchester United appear to have identified Andoni Iraola as the principal alternative to Michael Carrick for the permanent manager role, though Carrick remains the favorite. The Telegraph reports Iraola is considered the “strongest” alternative candidate to Carrick.<\/p>\n
Iraola\u2019s confirmed departure from Bournemouth at the end of the season has left him available on the market. Sources suggest it is his attacking approach that attracts the Old Trafford decision makers. United could still hand Carrick the job once Champions League soccer for next season is guaranteed, but the club are not ruling out at least speaking to alternatives, even though they have not done so yet.<\/p>\n
There are suggestions of competition for Iraola\u2019s services, with Chelsea named as a possible suitor following their dismissal of Liam Rosenior. Inside United, executives are said to be wary of repeating the mistake of moving too quickly. The memory of Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r\u2019s permanent appointment while the campaign was still in progress remains fresh. Solskjaer produced the club\u2019s most consistent Premier League finishes in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, yet results declined after he was handed a full-time contract in March 2019.<\/p>\n
The principal concern about appointing Iraola is his limited experience at the highest level. As a player he made more than 500 appearances for Athletic Club, and his managerial resume comprises Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth. In both cases his remit was to build smaller clubs so they could punch above their usual weight. That model \u2014 coaching a philosophy into an underdog squad over a sustained period \u2014 is presented as a contrast with how Manchester United typically operate.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s decision-makers now face a clear choice between continuity with Carrick and the longer-term project associated with Iraola\u2019s profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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