Manchester United's management is experiencing a state of indecision as the season draws to a close, as they must make a crucial decision regarding the future of interim manager Michael Carrick. Although the team has largely secured European participation, doubts remain about Carrick's ability to lead the project next season, especially given the inconsistent decision-making record of owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Carrick has delivered good results since taking over, leading the team to victory in 9 out of 13 matches, with a noticeable improvement in performance after a turbulent period under Ruben Amorim. Some tactical adjustments, such as relying on Kobbie Mainoo and repositioning Bruno Fernandes, have also contributed to enhancing the team's offensive effectiveness.

However, the picture is not without criticism, as some believe that the positive results sometimes came against the run of play, as was the case in the recent victory over Brentford. Additionally, there is a heavy reliance on Fernandes, along with the experience factor provided by Casemiro, who may soon leave the team, raising questions about the sustainability of this performance.

On the other hand, some analysts like Jamie Carragher believe that Carrick is the closest option to continue, despite acknowledging that the team is still far from the top. Between this and that, the final decision remains in the hands of the management, which may continue its controversial approach, whether by keeping Carrick or opting for a more experienced name to lead the team in the future.