🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United Could Act If Poor Form Continues — Eddie Howe Linked
Manchester United are facing a crucial period under Michael Carrick, with reports suggesting that the club could consider a change in the dugout if results fail to improve.
According to a report attributed to IndyKaila, Manchester United’s hierarchy are prepared to act should the team’s current form continue, while Eddie Howe is reportedly open to taking charge at Old Trafford if he receives a formal approach.
The reports come after a difficult spell for Carrick and his players.
United have collected just four points from their opening four Premier League matches and have suffered defeats against Manchester City and Brighton. The Brighton defeat has attracted particular attention after United surrendered a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to lose 3-2 in the Carabao Cup.
However, there is another side to the story.
Laurie Whitwell has reportedly stated that there are no indications that Manchester United are currently preparing contingencies for another head coach, with people familiar with the situation saying Carrick’s position remains secure.
That would suggest that, despite the growing pressure, Manchester United have not yet made a decision to replace their manager.
Eddie Howe has nevertheless emerged in reports as a potential name should the situation eventually change. Football365 has also reported claims that Howe would be willing to take charge at Old Trafford if formally approached.
Meanwhile, other reports have suggested that Manchester United have been monitoring the wider managerial market, although those claims remain different from confirmation that a replacement process is underway.
For Carrick, the immediate focus is therefore obvious: results have to improve.
Manchester United travel to Fulham on Sunday knowing that another disappointing result would increase the scrutiny surrounding the manager. Carrick himself has acknowledged that United need to start winning games again after a difficult few weeks.
The next few matches could therefore be extremely important.
Is this simply a difficult start that Carrick can turn around, or could Manchester United eventually be forced into a managerial decision?
What do you think, United fans? Should the club continue backing Michael Carrick, or should Eddie Howe be considered if the poor results continue?