Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sack Michael Carrick, with the club sitting in the Premier League’s relegation zone after a disastrous start to the season.
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The Red Devils have managed just one win from their opening 10 games, sitting 18th on the table with five draws and four defeats.
Following Sunday’s dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Carrick’s future is looking increasingly uncertain.
According to The Athletic, United are expected to part ways with the former midfielder during the international break, with work already underway to identify potential replacements.
Whilst the club insist no final decision has been made, multiple sources reportedly expect a change before United travel to Anfield to face bitter rivals Liverpool in 13 days.
The development comes after United opted to stand by Carrick following their 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on October 25.
According to BBC Sport, the club had planned to reassess his position during the November international break, with United’s continued struggles now putting his future under serious threat.
Should the Red Devils decide to make a change, the financial implications of parting ways with Carrick may not be as significant as previous managerial departures.
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Football insider Ben Jacobs reports Carrick’s contract includes a break clause, which would make his departure more affordable for the club.
But whilst Carrick’s future remains up in the air, attention has already turned to who could replace him at Old Trafford.
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Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at Manchester United should Carrick be shown the door.
According to ESPN’s Mark Ogden, the current United States men’s national team coach is the preferred option to replace Carrick, despite recently committing his future to US Soccer.
Pochettino signed a new deal last summer that runs through to the 2030 World Cup, but that may not prevent the Argentine from making a return to the Premier League.
Jacobs reports the 54-year-old also has a release clause in his contract, with multiple sources suggesting the financial cost of bringing him to Old Trafford would not be a major obstacle.
Pochettino is also reportedly open to taking the job, despite only recently extending his contract with the United States.
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