Carrick reportedly faces Manchester United dismissal

After the worst start to the season for English record champions Manchester United in decades, coach Michael Carrick is reportedly facing dismissal according to British media; the officials of the Premier League club want to use the ongoing international break to discuss the 45‑year‑old's future again, with a decision expected soon after a recently granted grace period.

Under his direction, the traditional club has won only one of the first ten league matches. After eight winless games, Manchester United sits in 18th place out of twenty, putting them in a relegation battle.

Results despite crisis

Last weekend Manchester United salvaged a 4‑4 draw against Aston Villa thanks to two stoppage‑time strikes. Earlier, they secured a 3‑2 Champions League victory over AS Roma after trailing 0‑2.

CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox, themselves under pressure, could advise minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer ownership family to part ways with Carrick, the BBC wrote. A final decision has not yet been made, it reported as well.

Carrick took over the interim role in mid‑January after the departure of Ruben Amorim. Under his leadership, the 20‑time champion secured a jump into the Champions League, which earned him promotion to head coach. In the event of a split, media say former German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann is also among the candidates for the vacancy.