Manchester United Expected to Sack Michael Carrick During International Break

Manchester United are expected to part company with head coach Michael Carrick during the international break, according to reports, although a final decision has yet to be made.

Carrick has overseen the worst start to a Premier League season in the club’s history, leaving United in the final relegation place after ten games — and replacements are already being sounded out.

A last-minute equaliser from Patrick Dorgu salvaged a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, but the reports claim Carrick is not expected to be in the dugout when United visit Liverpool on November 22.

A decisive meeting on Wednesday

Carrick’s future will reportedly be decided at a meeting attended by owner Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, with former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino tipped as the favourite to take over.

Palace also weighing their future

United are not the only club using the break to take stock — Crystal Palace’s decision makers are reviewing a disappointing start that has left them bottom of the table, with boss Pierre Sage’s position looking increasingly untenable.

Source: Sky Sports