Manchester United are expected to make a managerial change, with head coach Michael Carrick's position facing growing uncertainty following the team's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday that left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.
According to multiple reports, Carrick is set to be relieved of his duties during the November international break. The result against Aston Villa, combined with United's poor league performance this season, has prompted the club's hierarchy to assess the manager's future. United have accumulated just eight points from ten Premier League matches and remain in the relegation zone for the first time since the 1973-74 season.
Carrick returned to Old Trafford at the beginning of the year as interim head coach, replacing Ruben Amorim. He was subsequently rewarded with a permanent two-year deal after overseeing a strong second half of last season that secured Champions League qualification.
Several candidates have emerged as potential replacements. Mauricio Pochettino, currently head coach of the United States men's national team, has been identified as a leading candidate. According to reports from The Athletic and talkSPORT, Pochettino would be interested in discussions with United should the club approach him. The 54-year-old Argentine signed a four-year contract extension with the USMNT in August following the team's round of 16 finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. United would need to pay approximately £7 million to secure his release from that contract.
Pochettino has extensive managerial experience, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.
Other candidates reportedly being considered include former Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe and former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann, according to reports from The Athletic.
United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are scheduled to meet with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to discuss the managerial situation. The club has not yet made an official announcement regarding a managerial change, though the expectation among media outlets covering the club is that a decision will be made during the international break.
United face Liverpool in their next fixture after the international break.