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Manchester United expected to sack head coach Carrick

Michael Carrick's position at Manchester United is under review after a poor start to the season.

By , Sports writer

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Michael Carrick (file photo) Photo: Timmy96 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Manchester United are expected to sack head coach Michael Carrick following a difficult start to the campaign. The club sits 18th in the Premier League table after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

Key takeaways

  • Manchester United are expected to sack head coach Michael Carrick.
  • United are 18th in the Premier League table.
  • The team recorded their worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years.
  • No final decision on Carrick's future has been made yet.
  • Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox may recommend Carrick's sacking to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.

Manchester United look increasingly likely to sack head coach Michael Carrick, according to BBC Sport. Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that the board remain committed to reassessing Carrick's future during this month's international break, and that no final decision has been made.

However, there is a growing expectation that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family that Carrick be sacked.

Poor start to the season

The 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday means United, who are 18th in the Premier League table, have made their worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years. The club opted to stick with Carrick after the side's 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 25 October, with the intention of reassessing the situation during this month's international break.

Potential replacements

BBC Sport reported in October that the club had sounded out former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann over replacing Carrick.

Former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte is known to be keen on the role, while multiple sources have told BBC Sport that former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is open to a move to Old Trafford.

Pochettino signed an extension to his contract as USA coach in August, though the deal is thought to contain clauses that would allow him to leave for specific high-profile jobs. The US have a two-legged Concacaf Nations League play-off with Haiti on 14 and 18 November.

Carrick's background

Michael Carrick signed a two-year deal with Manchester United last summer. He is an English professional football coach and former player who is the head coach of Premier League club Manchester United.

Carrick is best known for his 12-year playing career with Manchester United, which he also captained in his final season there.

He was a midfielder who primarily played in a deep-lying role, but he was also used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho. His playing style was grounded in his passing ability.

Detail

Value

League position

18th

Worst domestic start

40 years

Recent result vs Aston Villa

4-4 draw

Recent defeat vs Bournemouth

3-0 home defeat

Carrick contract signed

Last summer

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