Michael Carrick, one of the favourites for the permanent Manchester United manager’s job, has suffered rejection, depression after being given the runaround by Lionel Messi, a heart scare and, as a child, almost ended up in a wheelchair.
Carrick has fought through much in his 44 years. These experiences make him even more determined to seize his current opportunity in charge of United for the rest of the season. Overcoming such challenges also makes Carrick even more suited to understanding players, and rebuilding their belief. There is so much more to his candidacy than being a much-loved former player.
