England’s Manchester United is reviewing Michael Carrick’s position during the international break, with dismissal under consideration and no final decision announced. Football director Jason Wilcox is leading the assessment. The hierarchy is weighing results, the players’ support for their coach and whether a change would address the team’s underlying problems.
Manchester United, the English football club, is assessing head coach Michael Carrick’s position under football director Jason Wilcox. Sky Sports reports that a final decision has not been made. The Guardian describes the club as moving towards dismissal. Carrick’s future is being considered during the international break, with the season’s performances and results under examination.[1], [2]
According to Sky Sports, Carrick and his players were off on Monday, with the coach and his staff due back at the Carrington training ground on Tuesday. Most players were leaving for international duty and no first-team training was scheduled for the coming days. The hierarchy reportedly wants to settle on a direction before the break finishes.[1]
Sky Sports says the club would prefer to avoid an interim appointment if Carrick leaves, but substantial talks with other candidates have not yet taken place. Its account describes continued support for Carrick among players and supporters. The hierarchy is also considering whether replacing the coach would solve underlying problems, having judged that Carrick exceeded expectations last season and the squad has underperformed this season.[1]
