Source: Carrick ‘needs a miracle’ to survive as Man Utd open ‘formal’ dialogue with 39-year-old manager
Manchester United is reportedly considering replacing manager Michael Carrick following a poor start to the Premier League season. The club has initiated formal discussions with representatives of Julian Nagelsmann to explore a potential leadership change.
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Manchester United are reportedly planning beyond Michael Carrick, with Julian Nagelsmann emerging as their preferred candidate.
The Premier League giants entrusted Carrick with a permanent role after steering the team back in the right direction last season, when he took over from Ruben Amorim in January.
However, a torrid start to the new campaign could force INEOS to wield the axe for the third season in a row.
After a three-week stop, Man Utd resumed their campaign by hosting bottom-of-the-table Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Spurs dominated the action in the first half , but MUFC were able to snatch the lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the 73rd minute after showing improvement in the second period.
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