Manchester United are expected to relieve Michael Carrick of his role as manager of the men’s senior team before the club travels to face Liverpool at Anfield on Premier League matchday 11, according to The Athletic.
The Red Devils fought back from two goals down against Aston Villa to earn a point in a dramatic 4-4 full-time draw at Old Trafford, a result that has kept the team in 18th place in the relegation zone.
Manchester United continue to maintain that no decision has been made on the manager’s future. Multiple sources, speaking to The Athletic anonymously, say the club has already started working on potential replacements, with expectations that a change could be made before their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in 12 days.
The Athletic further revealed Carrick’s potential successors. The list includes former Tottenham Hotspur manager and current United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino, former Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe, and Julian Nagelsmann, the former German national team coach.
The current season has arguably been Manchester United’s worst start to a season, as they have failed to record a win in their last 10 Premier League games and have conceded the most goals (30), more than any team in Europe’s top leagues.
Manchester United appointed Carrick as interim head coach after he took over from Ruben Amorim. Carrick made significant improvements and even helped the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League, a feat that earned him the permanent head coach role.
