Michael Carrick faces imminent dismissal following Manchester United's worst start to a top-flight league campaign in 40 years. Internal dressing room friction has worsened Carrick's standing, highlighted by his decisions to drop captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Lisandro Martinez over critical remarks. Club leaders Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada, and Jason Wilcox are actively negotiating with Mauricio Pochettino to take over the vacancy.
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Michael Carrick has struggled with squad discipline after dropping Bruno Fernandes and Li…: Michael Carrick has struggled with squad discipline after dropping Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez for making critical comments.
Manchester United previously targeted Mauricio Pochettino on three distinct occasions pri…: Manchester United previously targeted Mauricio Pochettino on three distinct occasions prior to these latest discussions.
The club hierarchy plans to use the ongoing two-week international break to resolve the m…: The club hierarchy plans to use the ongoing two-week international break to resolve the managerial role ahead of facing Liverpool.
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London: Manchester United have opened talks with United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick as manager, the BBC and other British media reported Wednesday.
Carrick's position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United's worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.
He remains in post but it is believed Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.
Although it is said that no final decision has been made, Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly leaning towards dismissing Carrick.
Pochettino has extensive experience of the Premier League following spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
United are understood to have spoken to the former Argentina defender about their managerial position on three previous occasions -- when Jose Mourinho was sacked in 2018, then in 2022 before the club appointed Erik ten Hag and again when the Dutchman was sacked…
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