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'. Carrick returned to United on a temporary basis through to the end of the campaign and has overseen his team claim victory in six of his eight matches to date. Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle marked the first loss under the former midfielder's stewardship. That has positioned him as a contender to secure the permanent