Jadon Sancho has expressed his admiration for Michael Carrick during a recent discussion. Carrick, who has taken over as Manchester United’s interim manager, replaced Ruben Amorim following his dismissal. This marks Carrick’s return to a managerial role after previously serving as caretaker at United in late 2021.
Michael Carrick’s Managerial Journey
Carrick stepped in as Manchester United’s interim manager for the second time last week. He is expected to lead the team until the end of the current season. Previously, he managed the club temporarily in November 2021 after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s exit. In his previous stint, he achieved two wins and one draw in three matches.
Sancho’s Experience Under Carrick
During Carrick’s earlier period at United, Sancho joined the team for £73 million. Although their time together was brief, Carrick left a positive impression on the winger. Sancho, despite facing challenges at Old Trafford under various coaches, spoke highly of Carrick. This sentiment was echoed by Chuba Akpom, who once played for Carrick at Middlesbrough.
- Chuba Akpom highlighted Sancho’s positive views on Carrick.
- Akpom scored 28 goals in the 2022 season, earning a move to Ajax.
- Carrick was dismissed from Middlesbrough in June 2025 after a two-and-a-half-year tenure.
Sancho’s Current Situation
Sancho has experienced a challenging time at Manchester United. He faced multiple managerial changes and had a notable disagreement with current manager Erik ten Hag, leading to his loan to Borussia Dortmund in the latter half of the 2023/24 season. Prior to that, he spent a season on loan with Chelsea.
Currently, Sancho is loaned to Aston Villa and is anticipated to depart from United when his contract expires. With Carrick now at the helm, there is speculation about whether he will consider bringing Sancho back into the fold.
Carrick’s Praise for Sancho
Carrick had previously commended Sancho, emphasizing his talent and potential. He remarked, “He’s a terrific player… he’s trying to create things, going at defenders, linking with forwards, creating chances and scoring goals.” The prospect of a reunion under Carrick could be an opportunity for Sancho to rediscover his form.
