Roy Keane has cast doubt on Michael Carrick's ability to lead Manchester United to Premier League titles, stating that Carrick lacks the necessary "football knowledge" for the job. Despite Carrick's impressive start as interim manager, securing victories against Manchester City and Arsenal, Keane believes United needs a more experienced manager to compete for top honors.

Keane's comments came during The Overlap podcast, where he emphasized the difference between being a caretaker manager and managing United with the ambition of winning league titles over several years. He acknowledged Carrick's opportunity to prove him wrong, but remains unconvinced that Carrick is the right man to lead the team to title contention. Keane stated that even if Carrick secures a top-four finish, he "still wouldn't be convinced that he's the man for the job".

Carrick, 44, took over as interim manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim earlier this month. His initial success led to speculation about his potential to take on the role permanently. However, Keane dismissed this notion, calling it "silly". He told Micah Richards on Sky Sports that "anyone can win two games, it's what he does at the end of the season".

Some fans have dismissed Keane's opinion, suggesting that his own managerial stints were not particularly successful. However, Keane maintains that United needs a "bigger and better manager" to restore the club to its former glory. He believes that United should be aiming for titles, not just a top-four finish.

Despite Keane's skepticism, Carrick has received praise for instilling a positive change in the team's outlook. United have climbed to fourth in the Premier League table, improving their chances of securing Champions League football next season. Carrick's temporary tenure is set to end in the summer, when the board will make a decision on the next permanent head coach. The debate over Carrick's suitability for the permanent role continues, with Keane's comments adding fuel to the discussion.