Michael Carrick admitted he's in the dark over his future after Manchester United were thrashed 3-0 by Bournemouth on Sunday, leaving him on the brink of being sacked at Old Trafford. United followed up their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como on Wednesday with another shambolic display, extending their winless run to nine games. Carrick, who dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench, said he has accepted his fate is now out of his hands.
"I totally understand the situation," Carrick said at a postmatch news conference. "I'm not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. I'm carrying on as normal, and you know, I love this place."
Despite a fifth defeat in eight games, Carrick was clapped off by the United fans as he left the pitch after the final whistle. The Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the players all came under fire from supporters during the second half and immediately after the game. Carrick, however, was serenaded off in what could possibly be his last match in charge.
"I have to say, really mixed emotions," he said afterward. "I probably didn't really expect that from the supporters, if I'm honest, but I've always felt the support and always felt that connection with them anyway."
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