Manchester United legend addresses potential Michael Carrick replacement: 'The real deal'

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Fabian Hurzeler “looks the real deal” after expressing doubts over Michael Carrick ’s future as head coach. Ahead of Man United’s Champions League showdown against Atletico Madrid, Carrick has come under scrutiny following a slow start to the season. Victories over Ipswich and Sabah aside, United have not picked up from where they left off and the end of the 2025-26 campaign and the weekend’s draw at home to 10-man Tottenham further compounded matters .