Ex-Premier League star explains why Man United face a major problem if they sack Michael Carrick
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's time at Old Trafford appears to be numbered following thedisappointing 3-0 defeatat the hands of Bournemouth on Sunday. The result leaves the Red Devils in 16th place in the league table after eight games, just a point above the relegation zone.
The English giants have struggled to get going this season after a blockbuster end to the last campaign. United opted for a managerial change in January, with Carrick coming in to replace Ruben Amorim and guiding the club to a third-placed finish.
Unfortunately, the English manager has failed to replicate that form this season, with his team losing six and winning just two of their 12 games in all competitions. For the record, the Premier League giants lost just two of their 17 games under Carrick last campaign.
United are now winless in the last eight games across competitions, with five defeats and three draws. The situation has prompted the club hierarchy to consider another managerial upheaval.
United eyeing several managers Recentreportssuggest that United have already decided to part ways with Carrick, with Eddie Howe emerging as the frontrunner for the job. The former Newcastle United manager is available to take charge immediately, having ended his time with the Magpies this summer.
Meanwhile, ex-Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has also beennamed as an option. The German is also looking for his next assignment at the moment after leaving his post as the Die Mannschaft coach following a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Antonio Conte, who is also available after leaving Napoli this summer, was also touted as an option. However, the Italian has sincedistanced himselffrom those rumours.
Other candidates include Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler, who has also shut down any talk of an exit from the Amex. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has now explained why managers will be wary of the Old Trafford job.
Manager From To Played Won Drawn Lost Win % Michael Carrick (caretaker) 21/11/2021 02/12/2021 3 2 1 0 66.7% Michael Carrick 13/01/2026 present 29 14 7 8 48.3% Source: Wikipedia and API-Football United will struggle to find Carrick's replacement In conversation on BBC Radio 5 Live after the game, Robinson was asked whether Carrick would be in charge for the upcoming match against Chelsea. He responded: "I can't answer that honestly, I really don't know because of how the club is."