Manchester United are already engulfed in crisis just three months into the 2026-27 campaign.
The Red Devils have managed just two wins in their opening 11 games across all competitions, raising serious questions about the direction of the club under their current head coach.
Their latest humiliation, a crushing 4-1 defeat to Como, has pushed Michael Carrick closer to the brink of losing his job.
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Carrick should United decide to make another managerial change.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Hurzeler is not interested in leaving Brighton for United.
The 33-year-old is admired at Old Trafford, but prising him away from the Amex Stadium could prove difficult, particularly as his contract reportedly contains no release clause.
Hurzeler signed a new deal with the Seagulls in May, committing his future to the club until June 2029.
The German has overseen 100 matches since taking charge of Brighton two years ago, registering 46 victories and 27 draws.
Brighton also secured eighth-place finishes in the Premier League during his two seasons in charge.
The Seagulls have taken their progress a step further this season, making an electrifying start to the new campaign.
They currently sit third in the Premier League table and have scored a league-high 23 goals in just seven matches.
United are struggling to find any consistency, leaving Carrick facing an increasingly uncertain future at the Theatre of Dreams.
Their two victories have come against newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town and Azerbaijani outfit FK Sabah.
The Red Devils have collected just seven points from their opening seven league fixtures.
Their European campaign has been equally disappointing. After working hard to secure Champions League qualification, United have collected only three points from their first three league-phase matches.
Their Carabao Cup campaign also ended prematurely, with Brighton eliminating them in the third round to compound an already miserable start to the season.
Hurzeler could be an attractive candidate to replace Carrick, particularly given Brighton’s attacking football and promising league position.
However, his credentials as a proven winner at the highest level remain untested.
Brighton endured a difficult spell last season, going 13 consecutive matches without a victory.
Such a run would be extremely difficult to tolerate at a club with United’s expectations.
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