Manchester United's hierarchy are holding urgent meetings at Carrington amidst a deepening crisis. Football director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada arrived at the training ground on Monday just before 9am, alongside team captain Bruno Fernandes.
Michael Carrick's position is under serious threat following a string of disappointing results, notably the crushing 4-1 defeat to Como. Moreover, tensions have escalated within the squad after Fernandes publicly criticised the tactics post-match, leading to his omission from the squad in the 3-0 loss against Bournemouth.
Rumours regarding the manager's potential sacking have intensified following the Bournemouth defeat. It is expected that the club may part ways with Carrick before their upcoming fixture against Chelsea on October 31.
For context, Carrick had successfully led the team as interim manager in January 2026, lifting them from 15th to 3rd place and securing a spot in the Champions League. This success saw him awarded a full-time contract until the summer of 2028 in May 2026, but the recent downturn has put his continued tenure in serious doubt.
