Michael Carrick close to Man Utd sack after worst start in 40 years
After the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, a decision could come during the November international break, with Pochettino and Conte linked.
Manchester United are edging closer to sacking Michael Carrick. According to BBC Sport, the board has not made a final decision, but expectations are growing that the November international break will be when they act. The 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday leaves Manchester United 18th in the Premier League, with their worst domestic start in 40 years.
Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are reportedly set to recommend the move to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family. Carrick has won only one of his 10 league games. Asked about walking away, he told Sky Sports: “That’s not going to happen.”
Behind the scenes, the club sounded out Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann in October, and Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on the job. Mauricio Pochettino, the USA coach, is said to be open to a move to Old Trafford, though his contract with the US federation reportedly includes clauses for specific high-profile jobs. The USA also face Haiti in a two-legged Concacaf Nations League play-off on 14 and 18 November.
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