Man Utd may not appoint an interim manager to replace Carrick

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester United are considering not bringing in an interim manager if they dismiss Michael Carrick. Carrick's future is under pressure after he won only one of his last 10 matches. There is still support for Carrick within the club's hierarchy.

Beating Roma in the Champions League ended the team's run of 10 games without a win in all competitions. However, the club's board does not believe a single win will be enough to turn the season around. United sit 17th in the Premier League, just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. The match was chaotic, and a Bruno Fernandes penalty, which was retaken after United came back from 2-0 down, reportedly changed the course of the game.

Carrick was appointed on a two-year contract in May. During his spell as interim manager, he had secured Champions League qualification. Football operations chiefs Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are still weighing up other options in case a change is needed. Next week is an international break. The home match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday is seen as crucial for Carrick's future.

News that Aston Villa are close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Unai Emery is viewed as a blow to United. Emery won the Europa League, bringing the club its first European trophy, and he had been a prominent figure in United's long-term plans. As a result, United's board remains open to names such as Julian Nagelsmann, Fabian Hurzeler and Eddie Howe.