Michael Carrick is under increasing pressure at Manchester United after their 4-1 loss to Como, and doubts continue to grow over whether he can save the club’s season.
Flashscore reports that inside sources have indicated Carrick’s job has become “more and more bleak” with United’s results not improving. He has even emerged as the bookmakers’ best-priced choice to be the next Premier League manager to depart his role.
The Como loss was followed by an apology to fans from Carrick, who admitted the results “weren’t good enough”. The hope now is that Carrick remains the right man to take Old Trafford forward, even if some of the club’s hierarchy have doubts.
Concerns have also been raised over his level of confidence among the players, while his tactical choices, including his use of captain Bruno Fernandes, have come under review.
United had supposedly been devising a contingency plan should Carrick struggle to turn his form around, but the most recent result might accelerate the club’s plans.
Now their meeting with Bournemouth has taken on even more significance, for another defeat would leave them close to the relegation zone.
Antonio Conte and Eddie Howe could be among those ready to take the job if it opens up, but even Julian Nagelsmann could be in the race.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the United hierarchy are debating whether Carrick is given time or whether someone else needs to be brought in.
