Michael Carrick still has the backing of Manchester United's hierarchy, but the coming weeks could be crucial for his future. According to sources, the club intends to assess the team's progress ahead of the November international break.
Before that, United face a challenging series of matches against Tottenham, Atletico, Leeds, and Como. The club hopes to see an improvement in results and performances after a disappointing start to the season.
If the situation does not change, one potential replacement for Carrick could be Eddie Howe. The former Newcastle manager was already on the club's radar following Ruben Amorim's dismissal, but Carrick's successful stint as caretaker altered the hierarchy's plans.
Carrick finished last season strongly, earning a permanent contract, yet after a shaky start to this campaign, his position is once again under scrutiny.
Howe's circumstances have shifted as he is now available following his exit from Newcastle. Sources indicate that United's hierarchy still finds his candidacy intriguing.
However, there are no active negotiations with Howe or other coaches at this point. Manchester United continues to back Carrick and hopes he can turn their fortunes around.
