The management of English club Manchester United is heading towards a decision that could end manager Michael Carrick's tenure, following a series of disappointing results that have placed the team in the English Premier League relegation zone and reignited concerns over the future of one of Europe's most famous clubs.
British newspaper The Guardian revealed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, that Sporting Director Jason Wilcox and Chief Executive Omar Berrada are leaning towards recommending Carrick's dismissal during an upcoming meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner of the club and the person responsible for steering its sporting policy.
These developments come after Manchester United managed only three victories out of 15 matches across various competitions—a tally that has sparked widespread criticism regarding the team's technical performance and competitiveness, particularly with their drop to 18th place in the Premier League and 17th place in the UEFA Champions League standings.
The 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth on October 25 had already put Carrick under intense pressure before the management granted him three additional matches to turn things around. However, securing one win and one draw alongside a defeat was not enough to calm the situation, especially following the thrilling 4-4 draw against Aston Villa last Sunday.
While fans await the final decision, the name of Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, manager of the US national team, has emerged among the top candidates to succeed Carrick, alongside Eddie Howe and other managerial names. British reports indicate that signing Pochettino could require financial compensation estimated at around seven million pounds to terminate his association with the United States Soccer Federation.
Despite mounting speculation, Manchester United's management had not officially announced Carrick's dismissal as of Tuesday evening, while the BBC reported that an upcoming meeting on Wednesday, November 11, in Monaco will be decisive in determining the manager's future.
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