Man Utd decide to part ways with Michael Carrick just hours after the draw with Aston Villa, with betting odds changing quickly.
Manchester United have already made up their minds about letting Michael Carrick go as head coach, just before the last international break of the year. After their exciting win over Roma during the week, United pulled off another thrilling comeback by scoring two goals in injury time to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Even with these dramatic results, some fans feel it might not be enough to keep Carrick in charge, and it seems the club’s board has reached their decision.
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While these recent games have shown some improvement, the season so far has been very disappointing. United are currently 18th in the Premier League, which is the relegation zone, and 17th in the Champions League. They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup early back in September.
Still, the recent positive results have given the club some hope. According to The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, “They wanted to give Carrick time to turn things around before making any decisions. We found out the international break was a key point for reassessment.” He added on Talk Of The Devils, “The way the game ended against Villa with two late goals means there’s no rush to make a sudden call.”
“I don’t think Carrick is going to lose his job right now,” Whitwell said.
After the break, United have a huge game against their old rivals Liverpool at Anfield on November 22. A win there could really help settle things and show that Carrick still has a chance, but a big loss might be the final straw, especially for the fans.
Following that, United face a busy schedule with nine matches before the year ends, including Premier League and Champions League games.
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If the club does decide to part ways with Carrick over the break or later, many names could come up as possible new managers. Recently, people like Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, and Fabian Hurzeler have been mentioned.
But now, it looks like Mauricio Pochettino, the former Tottenham boss, is the favorite to take over. According to MGMBET odds, Pochettino—currently managing the USA national team—is at 5/2 to replace Carrick, with Howe behind at 3/1.
Even though Pochettino recently signed a new deal with the USMNT, it’s thought he might be tempted to return to the Premier League soon, giving United a possible chance to bring him back.