Removing Carrick from the game, MU itself invites the backlash.

Owen warns MU not to dismiss Carrick, who is steering the team back to strength, otherwise public opinion and fans will unleash relentless fury.

Manchester United is entering a crucial phase of the season with promising signs under interim manager Michael Carrick. After Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January, the leadership headed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe placed trust in the former English midfielder as a "firefighter."

Carrick has not disappointed Old Trafford, leading the team to 7 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss in the last 10 matches. This clear revival heats up the discussion about appointing a permanent manager daily, with conflicting views emerging—and the core question is whether MU should offer Carrick a long-term opportunity.

However, in typical British media fashion, the debate extends beyond professional matters to dramatic warnings. Former star Michael Owen spoke strongly, even targeting Sir Jim Ratcliffe directly with shocking statements.

He said: “Just imagine if you remove Michael Carrick, imagine that, and then bring in anyone—I don’t care who it is, even a ‘born winner,’ someone they’ve had before, a manager like that.”

Owen further emphasized the worst-case scenario: “Imagine if things start slipping again, going downhill once more; the leadership will face fierce backlash.” This is a direct warning about the pressure Ratcliffe could face if he makes a wrong decision.

Not stopping there, the former English striker expressed bewilderment at the doubts aimed at Carrick: “I am truly stunned that some say he shouldn’t be appointed. Stunned. Why is this even debatable? I can’t understand it.”

In reality, despite impressive form, Carrick still competes with notable candidates like Oliver Glasner, Julian Nagelsmann, or Roberto De Zerbi. Opinions from Roy Keane or Gary Neville also suggest MU needs a more experienced manager to ensure long-term stability.

However, Owen looks at the long-term picture since the era of Sir Alex Ferguson. He stresses: “They’ve tried everything: proven managers like Van Gaal, Mourinho, David Moyes; then former players like Solskjaer… After over a decade of trials and failures, you find someone currently elevating the players.”

In conclusion, he poses the crucial question: “How can anyone say he shouldn’t continue?” Given the current performance, Carrick is not just a temporary solution but is becoming a major test of Ratcliffe’s vision at Manchester United.