Key Highlights
- Carrick is the frontrunner to be named interim manager until the end of the season.
- He previously had a brief unbeaten stint as caretaker manager at Manchester United in 2021.
- Carrick was the manager of Middlesbrough until July 2023.
- The appointment is expected to be finalized before players return to training on Wednesday.
- Carrick's appointment aims to provide adequate preparation time for the upcoming match against Manchester City.