Michael Carrick will remain manager of Manchester United for the upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea. Despite a recent 0-3 loss to Bournemouth and eight winless games, club officials did not sack him. Carrick reported for work on Monday and continues to lead training sessions for the team’s trip Saturday.
Michael Carrick, who took charge of Manchester United on a permanent basis this season, had secured Champions League football for the club, serving on a interim basis.
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United despite the team's poor form, for its trip to London for its Premier League match against Chelsea, according to reports from the UK.
Carrick, who took charge of United on a permanent basis this season, had secured Champions League football for the club, serving on a interim basis. However, he has struggled to keep the momentum going and is winless in the last eight matches.
United's previous match ended in a 0-3 humiliation to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, which made it seem that the former England midfield was on the verge of being sacked by the club management. However, reports from England indicate that Carrick will continue as manager for now.
Senior club officials held talks on Monday amid mounting speculation over Carrick's position, with potential replacements already being linked to the job. But no decision was announced and the former United midfielder reported for work as normal, overseeing preparations for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
Carrick, a former Manchester United midfielder who won five Premier League titles at the club, continues to enjoy overwhelming support from the fans despite the team's poor performance. After the loss against Bournemouth, fans were seen cheering for him and turned against the players when the manager left the field.