Manchester United: Michael Carrick’s future as manager under major threat after home defeat

From interim role to permanent job

Carrick took interim charge in January after Ruben Amorim left. In May, Manchester United made him permanent manager following a run that secured Champions League qualification and a third-place finish.

Carrick, 45, made 464 appearances for United during a 12-year playing career at the club. His future is now under major threat after Sunday’s home defeat by Bournemouth.

Defeat raises pressure

After the loss, Carrick told Sky Sports, “It’s a tough situation, there’s no hiding from it.” He said he would continue to do his best for the club and added that “we’ll have to wait and see.” The reporting says a Portugal midfielder questioned Carrick’s tactics after Wednesday’s 4-1 defeat at Como in the Champions League. It then attributes comments about expected squad investment and technical director Jason Wilcox to Martinez, leaving the identity of the speaker unclear.

Fans back Carrick, then boo

Former United defender Gary Neville said supporters were singing Carrick’s name because they knew what might happen and regarded him as one of their own. Neville also said senior figures Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox might make a decision that would anger fans, but could be necessary.

Supporters’ chants for Carrick turned to boos after he left the pitch. Neville said fans were behind the manager but not the players, whom he criticized for failing to run or appear united as a team.