Key Takeaways
- BBC Sport reports that Manchester United’s hierarchy have decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea.
- United have won just one of their eight Premier League matches this season, and Sunday’s three-0 defeat by Bournemouth left them one place above the relegation zone.
- Carrick told Sky Sports that United’s results and performances had not been good enough, while expressing appreciation for supporters who backed him after the Bournemouth defeat.
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday despite mounting pressure following the club’s poor start to the season.
BBC Sport reports that United’s hierarchy have decided to give the 45-year-old another opportunity to improve results after considering possible replacements.
Carrick supervised training on Tuesday as United prepared to end an eight-match winless run in all competitions. The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving them just one place above the relegation zone.
The club have reportedly explored the possibility of appointing former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is also admired by United, although his existing contract could complicate any potential move.
Carrick took interim charge in January following Ruben Amorim’s departure and secured the permanent job in May after guiding United to third place in the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League.
However, his team have struggled this season, winning just one of their eight Premier League matches.
Tensions have also emerged within the club, with defender Lisandro Martinez criticising the board over a lack of investment after a 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid earlier this month.
Captain Bruno Fernandes also questioned Carrick’s tactics following a 4-1 loss to Como in their next European fixture. Fernandes was subsequently dropped to the bench for the Bournemouth game and remained an unused substitute.
Despite the defeat, United supporters chanted Carrick’s name as he walked towards the tunnel. Their anger shifted towards the players after the manager left the pitch, with Carrick gesturing towards the Stretford End in appreciation of the backing.
