Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has commended the club’s recent resurgence but maintained that the interim boss, Michael Carrick, should not be handed the managerial role permanently.
Keane shared his views after United’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, a result that followed another strong performance and sparked optimism among supporters.
Speaking on Sky Sports, the ex-midfielder acknowledged the improvement in results but played down their significance.
According to Keane, short-term success is not enough to justify a long-term appointment. He stressed that even an impressive run of victories would not change his stance on Carrick’s suitability for the job.
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Keane argued that Manchester United require a more experienced and elite manager capable of handling the scale of the club and steering them towards major honours.
He questioned whether Carrick possesses the pedigree to lead the team to Premier League titles, insisting that United must aim higher given their ambitions.
Despite his reservations, Keane was generous in his assessment of United’s display against Arsenal.
He noted the composure and confidence shown by the players, highlighting the quality of the goals scored and the impact made by substitutes.
Keane also pointed to the visible connection between the team and travelling supporters, saying the atmosphere evoked memories of United’s glory years.
While he credited Carrick for overseeing two impressive performances and getting a positive response from the squad, he remained firm that the club should look elsewhere for a permanent solution in the dugout.
