United may sack Carrick during international break

Michael Carrick must worry about his job because of Manchester United's worst start to the season in decades, after the team stands in 18th place after eight games without a Premier‑League‑match. The British media report that the officials are discussing a possible dismissal during the ongoing international break.

Poor start to the season and league position

The new season has started poorly for the English record champions Manchester United. The tenure of coach Michael Carrick could end soon. After the worst start to the season in decades, the 45‑year‑old coach faces the sack.

The officials of the Premier‑League club are using the international break to discuss his future. A decision is expected soon, after Carrick has again been given a grace period.

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Under his leadership, the traditional club won only one of the first ten league games. After eight games without a match, Manchester United sit in 18th place and are fighting for survival. Over the weekend the team rescued a 4‑4 draw against Aston Villa with two injury‑time goals.

Earlier Manchester United won 3‑2 against AS Roma in the Champions League, after being 0‑2 down. Carrick must account for the worst league start in four decades. BBC reports that managing director Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox could recommend Carrick's departure to owner Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.

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says that no final decision has been made. Carrick took over the team in mid‑January after the departure of Ruben Amorim as interim coach. With him the 20‑time champion reached the Champions‑League, which earned him the promotion to head coach. In the event of a split, the media name former national team coach Julian Nagelsmann as a possible successor.