The future of Michael Carrick at Manchester United appears increasingly uncertain. The team’s recent run of results this season has increased pressure on the English coach, while the club’s executives are considering a change in the dugout.
According to well-known journalist David Ornstein, the Red Devils’ executives have begun studying several candidates to take charge of the team, even though the club has yet to announce a final decision on Carrick’s future.
Among the names being considered are Mauricio Pochettino, currently head coach of the United States men’s national team, Eddie Howe, former manager of Newcastle United, and Julian Nagelsmann, former coach of Germany. According to reports, Manchester United aims to clarify the situation before the highly anticipated clash with Liverpool at Anfield, scheduled in 13 days.
The final decision on Carrick’s future is expected to also require the approval of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, in cooperation with the Glazer family, who own the majority of the club’s shares. Carrick and his team had been given another chance to turn the situation in their favor after a heavy 3-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth last month. However, the three matches that followed have not brought the expected improvement, with Manchester United recording only one win, against Roma in the UEFA Champions League.
These results have raised doubts about the English coach’s continuity, and he could leave the post after a relatively short spell in charge of the team. It is worth recalling that Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick as the permanent head coach on a two-year contract last May, after he had impressed during his time as interim coach. He had taken over the team in January, following the departure of Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim.