Carrick to lead United against Chelsea, says BBC

Manchester United has decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge for now, despite the painful 0‑3 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday and a run of eight matches without a win. According to the BBC, Carrick will simply sit on the bench against Chelsea on Saturday, while the board has already looked at possible successors.

Potential successors in the spotlight

The board has put, among others, Eddie Howe, who left Newcastle last summer, and former national team coach Julian Nagelsmann on the list. Unai Emery, still under contract at Aston Villa, is also mentioned as a potential candidate.

With only seven points from eight games, United sit in a painful sixteenth place. The situation has already been described by the English press as untenable.

After the 0‑3 loss to Bournemouth, Carrick said: “This is not a goodbye.” He waved apologetically to the fans, an image later used as a symbol of his possible departure.

Bruno Fernandes could leave United for Atletico Madrid

There is unrest in the dressing room; Bruno Fernandes, long indispensable, criticized Carrick’s tactical choices after the Champions‑League‑defeat to Como and then had to watch from the bench for ninety minutes against Bournemouth.

Outlook for the upcoming match

Carrick already led the training on Tuesday, giving the club a striking signal. The BBC confirms that he will retain the helm on Saturday against Chelsea, despite rumors about a successor.

Is this a postponement of an eventual dismissal or a chance for a new miracle in Manchester? The coming weeks will show whether United takes a different direction.