Tim Sherwood believes that Tottenham Hotspur already have a managerial candidate in mind should the club get relegated from the Premier League.
Spurs are in very real danger of going down to the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years, and they now have just eight league games to save their season.
Igor Tudor is hopeful that the draw at Anfield will prove the turning point for his Tottenham side, but his players still have a lot of work to do to secure their Premier League status.
Several names have been mooted as potential replacements for Tudor at Spurs, and Sherwood believes that there is one outstanding candidate in the event of relegation.
Tim Sherwood expects Michael Carrick to take over at Tottenham if they are relegated
It has been reported over recent weeks that Michael Carrick is in contention for the permanent Tottenham job, with the North London club’s hierarchy thought to have been impressed by his impact at Man United.
Sherwood suggests that the former Spurs midfielder’s experience in the Championship would make him the ideal option to bring the Lilywhites back up if they go down.
He also proposed Scott Parker for a potential option, but suggested that Carrick may be Tottenham’s preferred choice if he is not offered a permanent role by Man United.
The former interim Spurs head coach told NewBetting Offers: “I could see Michael Carrick managing Spurs in the Championship. I could see Scott Parker or Michael Carrick, if he doesn’t leave Manchester United, managing Spurs next season.
“If Carrick doesn’t stay there, I’m sure there will be a lot of clubs who want to take him. He’s level-headed, knows the game, very sensible. He has common sense, using players in the correct positions.
“What he’s done, bringing Kobbie Mainoo into the fold, playing a back four, which everyone understands, with a little protection in front, pushing Bruno Fernandes forward.
“He’s got the players to work with there. I’m sure he’s done the Championship previously as well. He’s cut his teeth there at Middlesbrough. He knows the environment. Michael’s a very good manager and if Manchester United don’t take him, I’m sure he’d be a great fit for them next season.”
Is Carrick a realistic target for Spurs?
According to reports, Carrick had already been on Tottenham’s radar even before his exploits at Man United this season.
Some sources have said that the Spurs managerial target is not the favourite for the permanent job at Old Trafford, with the Manchester club also having other big names on their wishlist.
However, one would think that Tottenham would have a hard time convincing Carrick to take over if they go down, with the Englishman potentially in line to receive Premier League offers after his impressive work at United.
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