If West Ham opt to sack Julen Lopetegui, they are considering a move for Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, who has impressed in the Championship.
Carrick, 43, is one of West Ham’s top contenders. Boro would not want to lose their manager, who is working to establish a promotion drive in the Championship. However, if West Ham decide to change managers, they want to bring in someone with an appealing style of play and a connection to the club.
Carrick began his career at West Ham and made over 100 games before joining Tottenham in 2004. He went on to win multiple titles with Manchester United, but he is still fondly regarded at West Ham.
The club’s directors are considering what to do with Lopetegui. They’ve had a rough start to the season, but they’re ready to give him some more time, beginning Monday when they face the Wolves. A 3-1 setback against Leicester appeared to be the final straw for Lopetegui, but the club was aware that West Ham had numerous chances to win the game.
They will give him more time to establish himself, but West Ham is 14th and has lost seven.
games. If they lose against relegation hopefuls Wolves – Lopetegui’s former club – on Monday night, the former Real Madrid manager’s career would undoubtedly end.
Carrick would then be on the shortlist for replacements and in contention. The former United standout was a player and then a coach at Old Trafford. When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired in 2021, he briefly took over as interim manager of the club. Since going to Middlesbrough, he has led them to the play-offs, and they are again in contention this season.
Lopetegui has remained stubborn despite setbacks, the most recent of which was a loss against Leicester, and has stated of his future plans: “I have a strong commitment to my work, and I am very happy to stay at West Ham.” We’re going to change the situation.”
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