Gareth Bale names 'genius' manager Man Utd should appoint over Michael CarrickGareth Bale has endorsed one of his former managers as someone who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, calling the experienced boss a 'genius' who would do an 'amazing job'View 2 Images Gareth Bale has endorsed Carlo Ancelotti for the Manchester United job. (Image: Stick to Football/YouTube)Former Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has backed Carlo Ancelotti as a potential successor to Michael Carrick at Manchester United, describing the Italian as a 'genius'. ‌Sir Alex Ferguson's verdict on Harry Maguire tells Michael Carrick everything he needs to know READ MORE :Jacob Ramsey red card verdict as Newcastle United and Premier League told Man Utd mistake made READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! You see now with Michael Carrick, he's simplified a lot of things that the previous manager was doing and you're getting results. Content cannot be displayed without consentArticle continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 13:11 UTC