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Man Utd unlikely to appoint interim if Carrick sacked

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 12:36 · Archive

Manchester United will not hire another interim manager should Michael Carrick be sacked, according to Sky Sports.

Manchester United will not appoint another interim manager if Michael Carrick is sacked, according to Sky Sports News. There is still support for Carrick among the club hierarchy, though there is a lingering concern that changing the head coach alone will not necessarily improve the team's fortunes.

Carrick faced serious scrutiny after a nine-game winless streak, with defeats to Como and Bournemouth two weeks ago reportedly putting his position in serious jeopardy. However, a dramatic Champions League victory over Roma on Tuesday night, in which United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2, has provided some respite. It was their first win in ten matches in all competitions.

Despite this victory, the club's bosses have reservations. One win is not enough to turn a season around, and the nature of the Roma victory was chaotic, relying on a re-taken Bruno Fernandes penalty to turn the tide. United remain 17th in the Premier League, outside the relegation places only on goal difference, with just one win in the top flight all season so far.

Carrick was appointed to the role on a two-year basis in May, after an impressive record as interim head coach that secured Champions League football. There was significant support from United fans for him to be given the job permanently. Nevertheless, the club's bosses have doubts about the team's consistency and direction.

The club's hierarchy had reportedly planned to reassess Carrick's position during the upcoming November international break, giving him the Chelsea match and subsequent games against Roma and Aston Villa to save his job. That Roma win may well help his cause, but attention now turns back to the Premier League as United face Aston Villa this weekend.

Man Utd unlikely to appoint interim if Carrick sacked
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In this story: Manchester United · Michael Carrick · Roma · Bruno Fernandes · Chelsea · Aston Villa · Premier League

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