Ratcliffe backs Carrick as interim United coach amid Champions League push

Sir Jim Ratcliffe praised Michael Carrick’s work as Manchester United’s interim head coach and declined to discuss a long-term appointment. United sit third with nine league games left and are aiming for Champions League qualification, which would boost Carrick’s case to stay beyond this season. Ratcliffe stressed the club must get the next appointment right after upheavals in recent years, including Erik ten Hag’s contract renewal followed by his sacking and Rui Amorim’s brief tenure and dismissal earlier this season.