Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as head coach
United, 18th with 8 points, are looking for a replacement; Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite but no official announcement yet.
Manchester United have officially confirmed the dismissal of Michael Carrick as first-team head coach. According to Tuttosport, the decision comes after a disastrous start to the season: the club are 18th in the Premier League with 8 points and just one win in ten matchdays, the last one against Ipswich Town at the end of August.
Carrick had returned to Old Trafford in January and led the side to third place in the Premier League in 2025/26, winning 12 of the remaining 17 matches. In the Champions League, United have two wins and two defeats from four games and sit 17th provisionally. Their last league game ended 4-4 against Aston Villa, who had been leading 4-2 until the 90th minute.
The club want to appoint a permanent successor as soon as possible, but have not yet named anyone. Mauricio Pochettino, the United States head coach, is the most talked-about option since the Antonio Conte idea faded. According to RMC Sport, he already has a verbal agreement with the Red Devils, though nothing has been announced.
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