Michael Carrick Future Under Review as Manchester United Leadership Meets

Leadership Talks in Monaco

Manchester United executives are meeting with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco this week to discuss the future of head coach Michael Carrick. Chief executive officer Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are attending the gathering.

The meeting in Monaco was planned in advance rather than arranged directly because of recent results. However, Carrick's future as manager is set to dominate the discussions between the club leaders. Berrada and Wilcox also held preliminary talks on Monday to review the current situation.

Difficult Start to the Season

Carrick finds himself under heavy pressure after a poor start to the current campaign. Manchester United have managed just one win in the league so far, which has seen the team slip into the Premier League relegation positions.

The squad recently played out a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Carrick and his coaching staff had Monday off, while most of the first team players left for international duty with their national teams. Carrick returned to the Carrington training ground on Tuesday morning to continue his duties as normal.

A final decision on his role has not been made yet. Still, the 45 year old manager is increasingly likely to lose his job before United return from the international break to play Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22.

Potential Candidates to Take Over

If Ratcliffe decides to act on recommendations to make a managerial change, several names are being considered to take over at Old Trafford.

Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte are all currently out of work. Mauricio Pochettino is another potential option. The 54 year old manager signed an extension with the USMNT back in August, but his contract includes a special clause allowing him to hold talks with specific European clubs. Pochettino would be interested if the Manchester United job becomes available.

Former Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has admirers inside the club after interviewing for the role in 2024. However, United's current struggle near the bottom of the table makes it unlikely that they will hire a young coach right now.