Carrick sacked as Manchester United head coach
The club said a change was needed after three wins in 15 matches and eight points from 10 league games, with Pochettino the leading candidate.
- On Tuesday, Manchester United rallied from 2-0 down to beat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending a 54-day, nine-match winless run. Bruno Fernandes converted a re-taken penalty while Matheus Cunha scored a brace to complete the second-half comeback.
- Manager Michael Carrick faced intense scrutiny during United's worst start since 1986, which intensified after he benched Fernandes for criticizing tactics following the Como loss. Fernandes later denied reports of 'clear-the-air' talks with Carrick, dismissing such claims as media speculation.
- The comeback was marred by the loss of £70 million signing Carlos Baleba, sidelined with a hamstring injury for 'a number of weeks.' United mustered 2.46 expected goals in the second half, a stark improvement from 0.24 in their 'pathetic' opening period.
- Tuesday's victory provides Carrick with temporary breathing room ahead of Sunday's clash against Aston Villa, though his position remains precarious. United's hierarchy previously assessed his future during the upcoming international break.
- Club chiefs Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada reportedly view Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness as an ambitious long-term target. The board aims for a permanent appointment to avoid further interim solutions should they decide to replace Carrick.
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