‘Sheer incompetence’: Man Utd insider reacts to news he’s hearing directly out of Carrington this afternoon
Michael Carrick has led Manchester United’s training session today, despite being on the verge of losing his job.
One Red Devils insider lamented Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox’s ‘sheer incompetence’ for treating a club legend in such a manner.
Michael Carrick: The state of play
When Carrick’s side secured a crucial point in their final match before the international break, it was unclear whether that would be enough to keep him in the dugout for another fortnight.
However, reports from The Athletic last night suggested the contrary, with United chiefs now expected to relieve him of his duties so that a replacement can be brought in before the team returns to action on November 22.
Ultimately, United’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa still left them in the relegation zone in 18th, which is unacceptable by all accounts.
Fans will rightly argue that Carrick has not been adequately backed or supported by the hierarchy, yet he will fall victim to the vicious cycle like his predecessors.
Who’s favourite to succeed Carrick?
One candidate ‘emerging’ as his successor this week is Mauricio Pochettino, David Ornstein has revealed.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss has been in charge of the United States since September 2024.
America exited the tournament, which they jointly hosted with Canada and Mexico, in the last 16, suffering a 4-1 defeat to Belgium on July 7.
At club level, he led Spurs to the Champions League final in 2019 and secured their highest-ever Premier League finish in 2017, when they finished second behind Chelsea.
He also won three trophies with Paris Saint-Germain during his 18-month tenure, including the Ligue 1 title.
