Michael Carrick looking on
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Contrary to all expectations, Manchester United have yet to communicate a decision on the fate of Michael Carrick.
After humbling back-to-back defeats to Como (1-4) and Bournemouth, most observers believed INEOS would wield the axe on Carrick’s tenure on Monday.
The club has now plummeted to 16th place in the league table, having only won one Premier League fixture in nine attempts.
Man United have yet to sack Michael Carrick
COMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 21: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, reacts after during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 21, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 21: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, reacts after during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 21, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Carrick’s sacking seemed to be a mere formality as CEO Omar Berrada, Director of Football Jason Wilcox, and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell all reported to Carrington on Monday morning.
The manager obviously wasn’t part of the meeting, as the discussion focused on his future. Nevertheless, Carrick did arrive at the training ground in the afternoon to watch a behind-closed-doors friendly between Man Utd U21 and Hull City U21.
According to the Daily Mail journalist Chris Wheeler, both Wilcox and Carrick have now left Carrington.
Carrick has now left the training ground as well #mufc https://t.co/VYJimRmFm7
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) October 26, 2026
Moreover, Man Utd insider Sully described the situation at the club’s facility as ‘confusing’ and ‘baffling’, with the staff left in the dark.
“We’re actually a circus. It’s now been 24 hours since the Bournemouth game, and there’s still NO official confirmation of what’ll happen with Carrick,” posted the MUFC fan and journalist on his X account.
“Berrada and Wilcox have been in Carrington since 9 am. Now, Carrick is casually coming in to watch the U21s. I can’t believe this.
“As of 16:00 gmt today, United staff have yet to receive any sort of communication as to what’s happening with Michael Carrick. Complete silence from the club’s execs. There’s a feeling of bafflement and confusion to how silent they’ve been and how Carrick is still in the job.”
Why Carrick’s departure feels inevitable
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Between the club’s woeful results, the uninspiring performances, and the public rift with Bruno Fernandes, it’s difficult to see how the under-fire manager can overturn the situation.
Even if the communication doesn’t arrive on Monday, he’s unlikely to be kept at the helm until Saturday’s game against Chelsea.
United will likely appoint a caretaker like Darren Fletcher (who temporarily replaced Ruben Amorim in January) before striking an agreement with a new manager in a deja vu scenario from the past two campaigns.
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