Manchester United have no plans to part ways with under-fire manager Michael Carrick despite their latest EFL Cup setback.
Carrick is under increasing scrutiny, and several reports surrounding Manchester United have sparked speculation about a possible departure. However, according to TEAMtalk, the club have no immediate plans to dismiss him and intends to continue supporting the under-fire manager for now. Nevertheless, the Red Devils boss must prove his worth in the coming weeks.
Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim after a difficult season under the Portuguese manager and appointed Carrick in an interim role until the end of the campaign. The former English midfielder guided the team well, helping the club finish third in the Premier League and secure a return to the Champions League.
On merit, Carrick put himself in a strong position to earn the permanent job, and Manchester United appointed him on a full-time basis once the season ended. There was considerable optimism heading into the new campaign, but the team’s performances have disappointed supporters so far.
Manchester United make Carrick decision
The Red Devils opened their Premier League campaign with a defeat to newly promoted Hull City, which placed early pressure on Carrick. However, a convincing home victory over another newly promoted side, Ipswich Town, eased some of the tension, although there has been little improvement since.
Manchester United have since drawn away to Everton and won their opening Champions League match. However, defeats in the Manchester derby and against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup have created further pressure.
Carrick’s side took a two-goal lead against Brighton on Wednesday night, but the Seagulls fought back to win 3-2 and eliminate Manchester United from the competition. Despite the growing pressure, the club are not planning to sack Carrick in the immediate future and remain confident that the 2026 arrival can turn things around.
There have recently been links to Antonio Conte for the Manchester United job, with the Italian mentioned as a possible replacement. However, the club are not interested in making a rushed decision based solely on Carrick’s early results. That stance does not remove the pressure from the manager. Carrick must guide the team back in the right direction and end their current slump.
Manchester United will be keen to avoid entering the international break with another defeat when they travel to Fulham at the weekend. The results in the coming weeks could play a major role in determining the club’s long-term plans for Carrick, and there is a genuine possibility he could be dismissed if performances and results continue to fall below expectations.