Man Utd in Crisis with 8-Game Winless Run: Michael Carrick to Stay 'For Now'

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, who faced the threat of dismissal due to poor performance and internal discord within the squad, will retain his position for now.

According to British outlets such as the BBC, Manchester United leadership has decided to give Carrick an opportunity to turn the team's momentum around instead of changing managers.

As a result, Carrick will remain on the bench for the upcoming away match against Chelsea.

Manchester United is languishing in 16th place in the English Premier League (EPL) with just 1 win (4 draws and 3 losses) from 8 matches this season.

Following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como (Italy) in the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League (UCL) on the 21st, the team suffered a listless home loss to Bournemouth over the weekend, falling into a dismal slump of 8 consecutive matches without a win (3 draws and 5 losses) across all competitions.

Amidst the poor results, internal discord within the squad also surfaced.

Captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticized the coaching staff's tactics, while Lisandro Martinez targeted the club leadership by pointing out passive investment in the squad.

In particular, Fernandes, who was left out of the starting lineup for the Bournemouth match, liked a meaningful social media post reading, "Don't push a loyal person to the point where they no longer care," sparking speculation that he was expressing frustration toward the club.

However, the club leadership chose stability, judging that a hasty sacking was not the solution.

Manager Carrick has also been reporting to the training ground as usual to lead the squad.

The club has not set a specific timeframe for Carrick's tenure.

However, local media outlets predict that the two-week international break following a consecutive stretch of matches against Chelsea, a UCL fixture against AS Roma, and a match against Aston Villa will serve as the ultimate turning point for deciding his future.

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