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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly facing dismissal after a disastrous start to the Premier League season, with the club’s hierarchy set to decide his future at a crucial meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.
The Red Devils have endured their worst start to a campaign in four decades, dropping into the relegation zone after an eight-match winless run that has intensified pressure on the 45-year-old manager.
According to reports on Tuesday, influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and Director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to review Carrick’s position following a series of disappointing performances.
Although no final decision has been reached, Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly favouring a managerial change. Ratcliffe and the Glazer family will ultimately determine whether to approve their recommendation, with an announcement possible on Thursday.
Carrick’s position became increasingly uncertain following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in October. Subsequent results have offered little reassurance, including a 2-0 loss to Chelsea and a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Despite recovering from two-goal deficits against Villa, United remain 18th in the Premier League, their lowest position after 10 top-flight matches since the 1986-87 campaign.
Carrick was appointed permanently during the summer after guiding United to third place as interim manager following Ruben Amorim’s departure in January. However, his first full campaign has been overshadowed by inconsistent performances, defensive weaknesses and reported dressing-room disagreements.
The former United midfielder has also faced criticism over his handling of senior players, including captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Lisandro Martinez, both of whom were reportedly dropped following public disagreements.
United’s summer recruitment strategy has attracted scrutiny, with the club signing midfielders Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos while failing to strengthen its attacking options.
Should Carrick leave, United’s manager Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann are among the names reportedly being considered as potential replacements.
United have until their Premier League encounter with Liverpool on November 22 to address the managerial uncertainty. Despite the team’s struggles, some club supporters have continued to back Carrick, directing much of their frustration at the Glazer family, Ratcliffe and the players.
The club has not won the Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, and another managerial dismissal would further illustrate the difficulties facing United’s leadership.
