Manchester United book Michael Carrick sack decision meeting

Under-pressure Carrick was given two games to effectively save his job, and oversaw a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Roma followed by an even more chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

However, the point against Unai Emery’s men was not enough to pull Man Utd out of the relegation zone, with Carrick becoming the first manager in 40 years to guide the club into the bottom three of the top flight.

According to TEAMtalk, Director of football Jason Wilcox will now discuss Carrick’s future at the club’s Carrington training ground, with a decision needed on if the beleaguered boss will be given time to turn fortunes around or if it a new face in the dugout is needed.

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The international break would offer any appointment the chance to settle into the role.

Before the 4-4 draw with Villa, reports suggested director of football Wilcox remained supportive of Carrick, while also being an admirer of Eddie Howe. The report states that his decision will be final.

The club have reportedly assessed several potential alternatives, including Howe, former Bayern Munich and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and ex-Chelsea and Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte. Mauricio Pochettino, who recently used a new contract with the USMNT, is being backed in the betting markets.

Speaking to NBC before the game, The Athletic’s David Ornstein said there is a desire for Carrick to turn things around but also claimed that the remains no clear plan should the former midfielder get the boot.

Ornstein said on Sunday: “Think the truth is, there isn’t a firm plan here at Old Trafford for what to do if they were to make a change.

“No doubt they would’ve had conversations with representatives in recent weeks, and they’ll have more time to do so over the international break.”