“Get him out and bring in the genius! Paul Scholes has officially named the only manager he believes is ‘perfect’ for Manchester United, and it isn’t Michael Carrick. Scholes claims the ‘Carrick Hype’ is a distraction and that the club is making a massive mistake by not hiring this former Chelsea mastermind instead.”

The “Carrick Hype” has officially hit a roadblock. Despite the interim boss steering Manchester United to third place in the Premier League and securing a remarkable seven wins in ten matches, a club legend has thrown a grenade into the managerial debate. Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing verdict on the permanent job race, urging the Old Trafford hierarchy to ditch sentiment and secure a “genius” he believes is the *only* man capable of restoring the glory days.

Scholes has claimed that the current momentum surrounding Michael Carrick is a dangerous “distraction,” insisting that the club is making a massive mistake by not hiring a former Chelsea mastermind instead .

## “He is the Perfect One”: Scholes Names Ancelotti as the Only Choice

While many pundits have been swayed by Carrick’s immediate impact, Scholes is looking further down the line. When asked who should take the permanent hot seat, the former midfielder didn’t hesitate.

**”Now the perfect one out there… Ancelotti is still out there, I know he’s with Brazil, but he’s that perfect one for Manchester United,”** Scholes declared on *The Good, The Bad & The Football* podcast .

Scholes acknowledges the incredible job Carrick has done since replacing Ruben Amorim, admitting the turnaround has been “unbelievable.” However, he argues that winning a few games is different from building a dynasty.

**”The question over Michael is does he have the experience? I know he’s managed in the Championship but this is obviously different. Can we see Carrick winning United the Premier League? I don’t know yet,”** Scholes said .

For Scholes, the Italian veteran—who has won league titles in England, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, along with five Champions League trophies—is the only candidate who guarantees that winning pedigree .

## The Man-Manager vs. The Tactician

Scholes’ argument cuts to the core of the current footballing zeitgeist. He suggests that the recent failures of “tactical obsessives” like Ruben Amorim at United and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid prove that big clubs need a different kind of leader.

**”If you look back to Sir Alex [Ferguson] he was never a coach really but he knew the players… If you look at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti… I don’t think they’re the most technical or tactical coaches but they’re good man-managers,”** Scholes observed .

He believes that Carrick might fit the “man-manager” mold perfectly, but Ancelotti brings the added weight of having done it at the very top for decades. Scholes argues that the “Carrick Hype” is valid, but it shouldn’t cloud the board’s judgment about the long-term trajectory .

## The “Class of 92” Circus or a Genuine Warning?

This public snub has sparked a fierce debate among the fanbase. Some argue that Scholes is simply creating drama to fuel his podcast—part of a trend where the “Class of 92” legends are monetizing controversy .

Patrice Evra recently criticized the negative noise from Scholes, Roy Keane, and Gary Neville, urging them to support their former teammate . However, others point out that Scholes has a point.

**”The way you judge a Manchester United manager is to look ahead and think, ‘can United win the league with this manager?’ It’s not a case of finishing in the top-four,”** Scholes argued .

## The Verdict: Carrick’s Race Against Time

Despite Scholes’ plea for Ancelotti, the Brazilian FA shows no signs of letting their manager go before the World Cup, and United cannot afford to wait that long without a permanent appointment .

Carrick, for his part, has refused to be drawn into the media storm. He has insisted there is “nothing at all” to discuss regarding Scholes’ comments and remains focused on securing Champions League football .

With crucial talks expected in April, the choice is narrowing: do United take a risk on the beloved “interim” who has restored the feel-good factor, or do they heed Scholes’ warning and break the bank for the “genius” manager who has won it all?