# Manchester United should appoint Fabio Hurzeler if they replace Michel Carrick

> Alan Shearer says Manchester United should pick Fabio Hurzeler over Michel Carrick.
- Title: Manchester United should appoint Fabio Hurzeler if they…
- Summary: Alan Shearer says Manchester United should pick Fabio Hurzeler over Michel Carrick. Alan Shearer recommends Fabio Hurzeler as manager if Manchester United…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13602091/manchester-united-should-appoint-fabio-hurzeler-if-they-replace-michel-carrick-says-former-premier-league-winner-alan-shearer-paper-talk
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:23:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, fabio hurzeler, michel carrick, alan shearer, premier league, champions league, sports
## Alan Shearer's recommendation
Alan Shearer says Manchester United should appoint Fabio Hurzeler if they replace Michel Carrick.

> Manchester United should appoint Fabio Hurzeler if they replace Michel Carrick
## Manchester United's contract situation
Manchester United could trigger the 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's contract to recoup a fee.

> Manchester United could trigger the 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's contract so that they can recoup a fee for the Argentina international as they prepare to rejig their backline
## Vinicius Junior's decision
Vinicius Junior was serious about joining Arsenal but stayed at Real Madrid.

> Vinicius Junior was serious about joining Arsenal this summer - but his heart made him stay at Real Madrid
## Key takeaway

Alan Shearer recommends Fabio Hurzeler as manager if Manchester United replace Michel Carrick.