Manchester United could decide Michael Carrick's fate during the upcoming November international break as his side struggles early in the Premier League season. With only five points from the opening five matches, the pressure is mounting for Carrick, despite his successful tenure as caretaker manager last year that saw the club finish third.
The current season has seen United exit the League Cup at the hands of Brighton, adding to the growing concerns surrounding Carrick's position. According to journalist Dean Jones, this international break will be pivotal in assessing Carrick’s performance, as a challenging set of fixtures looms against Tottenham, Atletico, Leeds, and Como. These matches will be crucial in determining whether Carrick can reignite the momentum that earned him a full contract.
If the club does decide to part ways with Carrick, INEOS's priority candidates are free agents Eddie Howe, who left Newcastle at the end of last season, and former Napoli boss Antonio Conte, both of whom top the shortlist.
