Dimitar Berbatov names choice to be Man Utd manager next season | Football

Dimitar Berbatov has no doubt who should be in charge of Manchester United next season, saying the decision is a ‘no-brainer’.

The identity of the person in charge at Old Trafford next campaign is yet to be confirmed, but interim boss Michael Carrick’s chances of keeping the job are increasingly good.

The former Red Devils midfielder has produced excellent results since taking charge in January, securing a return to Champions League football next season.

It looks very likely Manchester United will finish third under his leadership, something which seemed fanciful when he took control after Ruben Amorim’s departure.

The 44-year-old may not have top level managerial experience, but he is doing everything he could possibly do in his audition for the role.

The style of football has improved, along with results, while the players seem very happy working under Carrick and his staff.

Asked if Carrick has done enough to earn the job on a full time basis, Berbatov told Sky Sports: ‘And more, in my opinion, and more.

‘The team has qualified for the Champions League, the team is playing free-flowing football with swagger, with so much belief, scoring goals.

‘Of course there is work to be done as well, for sure. But looking where the team were, with all the problems, with things that were going on, and now with how things have improved.

‘Michael Carrick and his staff, and of course the players, deserve the credit and I think if you ask anyone, probably 99 per cent will say of course!

‘I heard some of the interviews from the players who are supporting him. “We are going to die for him on the pitch. He knows how to speak with us, the results are here.”

‘For me, it’s a no-brainer, he needs to stay.’

It was Kobbie Mainoo who claimed Manchester United players were ready to ‘follow him and fight for him and die for him on the pitch,’ in remarkable praise for the interim manager.

Casemiro, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, has also backed Carrick to stay in charge.

‘In my opinion, he completely deserves it, I think he’s a guy who has already demonstrated that he has very good qualities to be a Manchester United coach,’ the Brazilian told ESPN.

‘So it’s not up to me to choose, it’s up to the club. But if I could give my opinion, of course he deserves it, and he deserves the club’s total trust.

‘Of course, the season is year-round, but since he arrived, he’s been doing an incredible job and I think that with more time he has everything to be a great manager of Manchester United.’

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