Manchester United are increasingly likely to sack head coach Michael Carrick following a poor start to the season. The club opted to retain Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 25 October, intending to reassess during the international break. However, multiple sources indicate that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend his dismissal to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.
A 4-4 draw with Aston Villa leaves United 18th in the table, marking their worst domestic campaign start in 40 years. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have been considered as replacements, while Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino are also candidates. Pochettino, currently USA coach, signed an extension in August, but clauses may allow him to leave for high-profile roles.
The US team faces Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League play-off on 14 and 18 November. Carrick has managed just one win in 10 Premier League matches, with United conceding 19 goals — the third-worst record in the league. The club's struggles began early, with key injuries to Benjamin Sesko and Amad Diallo disrupting Carrick's plans.
Despite criticism from former striker Jan Aage Fjortoft, Carrick dismissed claims of a lack of passion, calling them "ridiculous.".
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