Arabic version: اجتماع موناكو لحسم مستقبل كاريك مع يونايتد

According to BBC News, Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Michael Carrick’s future as head coach. The meeting was planned as a regular strategy discussion, but Carrick’s position is expected to be its main issue.

Berrada and Wilcox are expected to recommend that Carrick leaves. United are 18th in the Premier League relegation zone after one win in their first 10 league games and none since August. The club have conceded 30 goals in 15 matches across all competitions, including 19 in 10 Premier League fixtures.

United retained Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 25 October, but subsequent matches have added to concerns. They beat Roma 3-2 after trailing by two goals, lost 2-0 to Chelsea after Lisandro Martinez was sent off, and drew with Villa after coming from two goals down twice. Sources said the squad’s comebacks showed they were still playing for Carrick, while the chaotic nature of the games and defensive problems led Berrada and Wilcox to conclude that a coaching change is required.

Additional coaching support is also under consideration, with Bayern Munich coach Aaron Danks identified as one possible option. If Carrick is replaced, Mauricio Pochettino is a leading contender and is understood to be keen on the role, although he is currently United States head coach. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is available, while Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann and Kieran McKenna are also among names discussed. Any decision will require sign-off from the Glazer family.

Until told otherwise, Carrick will continue working. He gave his players Monday off and scheduled training for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, before the international contingent begins returning on 17 November to prepare for a trip to Liverpool on 22 November.