Man Utd expected to sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start

Man Utd expected to sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start Manchester United are expected to sack Michael Carrick as head coach after a disastrous start to the season left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. According to The Athletic , Man United are anticipating a change in the dugout before their next fixture against Liverpool at Anfield in 13 days. The Red Devils sit 18th in the table after Sunday’s extraordinary 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, having won just one of their opening 10 league matches. Man United insist they have not made a final decision, but the 13-time Premier League champions have already started identifying potential replacements for Carrick. United’s hierarchy has several candidates in mind, with United States national team manager Mauricio Pochettino expected to feature prominently on their shortlist. Former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann also have admirers within the club. Didier Deschamps rejected the job offer . Any final decision on Carrick’s future will require approval from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family. The 45-year-old’s position has been under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks, particularly after Man United suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth last month at Old Trafford. The club initially gave Carrick and his players more time to improve, but their subsequent results have done little to ease concerns. Man United have managed just one victory in their next three matches, and their domestic struggles have fans afraid they may be trapped in a relegation battle. Carrick was handed the permanent job in May on a two-year contract after impressing during his interim spell following Ruben Amorim’s departure in January. He guided United to third place last season, collecting 39 points from his final 17 Premier League matches. His side also recorded notable victories over Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. However, that impressive resurgence has unravelled rapidly. Man United are struggling domestically and in Europe. They also suffered an early Carabao Cup exit against Brighton & Hove Albion. Carrick’s record this season stands at one win, five draws and four defeats in the Premier League, leaving the club facing another major managerial upheaval.