Manchester United are not looking to change their head coach at this point, despite a disappointing start to the season. According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the club has not made any contact with potential replacements for Michael Carrick.
After five Premier League matches, United have managed only five points. Their struggles deepened with an exit from the League Cup, having squandered a 2-0 lead at home to Brighton, ultimately losing 3-2.
Romano detailed the situation:
The results from the last five matches do not match the standards expected of Manchester United. The expectations were vastly different. Aside from the Champions League debut against Sabah, where the level of competition was certainly another thing, United are not delivering the type of football we saw in the latter half of last season under Carrick.
The insider stressed that conversations with other managers are currently off the table:
Many people have been asking if Carrick is under threat of being sacked and whether United have been in touch with other managers.
My answer is clear: as of today, Manchester United have made no attempts to contact other coaches.
One reason for the club's backing of Carrick appears to be the support he enjoys from within the squad. The hierarchy believes most players remain firmly on the manager's side.
Romano commented further:
The trust in Carrick is still present at the club. A significant point here is that the management feels players are backing the manager.
In the recent past, there have been instances at United where some players were unhappy with the manager. However, this time it’s different. The club believes the overwhelming majority of players fully support Michael Carrick and his ideas.
Last season, Carrick took charge mid-campaign and guided the team to a third-place finish, achieving 12 wins in 17 Premier League matches.
