Breaking: Carrick remains in charge as united hierarchy continue crisis talks

27 October 2026, 12:02 pm

By Frank Oyugi

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reported for work at Carrington on Tuesday morning amid ongoing uncertainty over his future, after club chiefs held crisis discussions the previous day.

Carrick arrived at the training ground in his tracksuit shortly after 7.30am and is expected to oversee first-team training as preparations begin for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea. No formal decision on his position has been announced.

The 45-year-old’s job has come under intense scrutiny following an eight-game winless run in all competitions. That sequence includes a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como last Wednesday and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday that left United near the foot of the Premier League table.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox arrived at Carrington early on Monday morning for talks about Carrick’s future. Carrick himself arrived in the early afternoon, watched the Under-21s play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Hull City, and left a few hours later. The club has remained tight-lipped since.

Carrick, who stabilised the side after taking interim charge earlier in the year and was later given the role permanently, acknowledged the difficulty of the situation after the Bournemouth defeat but insisted he would continue to prioritise the club’s interests.

Should United decide to make a change, several names have been linked with the vacancy. Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is widely regarded as a leading candidate and is understood to be open to the role. Other available options under discussion include former Germany and Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann and serial title-winner Antonio Conte. Como manager Cesc Fàbregas has also been mentioned following his side’s emphatic win over United.

The hierarchy’s deliberations continue against a backdrop of fan frustration directed largely at the wider football structure rather than solely at the head coach. Clarity is still awaited as the club weighs its next steps.