Man United Make Carrick Decision Ahead of Three-Week International Break
Reports say United have made initial contact through intermediaries as Conte, a 11-time trophy winner, emerges as a replacement option for Carrick.
- Manchester United confirmed head coach Michael Carrick will remain in charge during the three-week international break, using the period to address tactical issues and midfield structure ahead of the October 10 return against Tottenham.
- United have taken just five points from five Premier League matches, with frustration mounting after a late 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday and a 3-2 Carabao Cup home defeat to Brighton after leading 2-0.
- Reports suggest Manchester United have made initial contact with former Chelsea and Napoli manager Antonio Conte through intermediaries, viewing him as a leading option if Carrick is dismissed.
- Former Tottenham attacker Harry Kane described Conte as a "fantastic coach," though his appointments have rarely developed into long-term projects despite his rapid defensive improvements.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox remains an "advocate for stability," with Carrick expected to lead United against Tottenham on October 10 as the club seeks visible improvement during the break.
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The possibility of Antonio Conte taking over at Manchester United is increasingly being discussed in Italy. According to reports, the Italian specialist is among the main options for the managerial post, if the club's management and INEOS decide to make a change. Conte has been without a club since the summer, when he parted ways with Napoli by mutual consent a year before his contract expired. In his two seasons at the helm of the Neapolitans, …
Michael Carrick, 45, has had a slow start as head coach of Manchester United. The team is in twelfth place in the Premier League. Now Antonio Conte is said to be Plan B.
Antonio Conte has emerged as one of the leading candidates to succeed Michael Carrick on the Manchester United bench, in case the club's leaders decide to make changes to the bench. Reports from Italy indicate that Conte is currently one of the most preferred names in case of a possible change to the "Red Devils". However, so far there is no agreement and everything is related to Carrick's future. Conte has been without a club since the summer, …
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