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Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.

Bruno Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics as Manchester United's crisis deepens

Michael Carrick is under mounting pressure at Manchester United after a humiliating Champions League defeat at Como left the club closer to the Premier League relegation zone than the top four, with captain Bruno Fernandes openly criticising the manager's tactical decisions.

Football Oct 22
Nagelsmann, Howe and McKenna emerge as Man Utd targets after 4-1 humiliation by Como

Manchester United are weighing up potential replacements for Michael Carrick after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Serie A side Como. Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, Kieran McKenna, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte have all been linked, though Carrick is said to be safe for now.

Football Oct 22
Solskjaer knew United would sack him at half-time before Watford defeat sealed his fate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he sensed his Manchester United tenure was over at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, telling players it was likely their last session together before Harry Maguire's red card ended any hope of a comeback.

Football Oct 22
United chiefs split on Carrick successor as boardroom tensions follow 4-1 Como humiliation

Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and recruitment director Christopher Vivell are reportedly at odds over who should replace Michael Carrick, who has won just two of his 11 games in charge.

Football Oct 22
Shearer blasts Fernandes and Martinez for criticising Carrick after 4-1 Como defeat

Alan Shearer has demanded Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez focus on their own performances after both publicly criticised Manchester United's coaching staff following back-to-back defeats in the Champions League.

Football Oct 22
Solskjaer reveals he knew Man Utd had sacked him at half-time against Watford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recalled the moment he realised his Manchester United reign was over — at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, before anyone had officially told him.

Football Oct 22
Nagelsmann, Howe and McKenna among five names on United's managerial shortlist after Como humiliation

Manchester United chiefs were left 'stunned' by a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Serie A side Como, with pressure mounting on Michael Carrick and five names — including Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe and Kieran McKenna — emerging as potential replacements.

Football Oct 22
Carrick survives United axe for now despite 4-1 thrashing as fan poll demands sack

Michael Carrick will take charge of Manchester United's home match against Bournemouth on Sunday after the club confirmed it is 'business as usual', despite a 4-1 defeat to Champions League debutants Como leaving United seven games without a win.

Football Oct 22
Zidane announces his second France squad list on Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m.

Zinédine Zidane will unveil his second selection for the France national team on Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m., at the headquarters of the French Football Federation in Paris, ahead of two UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey.

Football Oct 22
Carrick survives sack threat after 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como

Manchester United have decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge ahead of Sunday's Premier League home fixture against Bournemouth, despite a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como that left the club with just two wins in 11 games this season.

Football Oct 22
Carrick to stay in charge for Bournemouth despite 4-1 Como thrashing and player unrest

Manchester United have confirmed a pre-match press conference for Friday, signalling Michael Carrick will not be sacked before Sunday's Premier League visit of Bournemouth. The club have won just two games all season and sit 13th in the table.

Football Oct 22
Nagelsmann emerges as leading Man Utd candidate after Germany exit as Carrick's future hangs in balance

Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly open to taking charge at Manchester United should the club part ways with Michael Carrick, whose position is under scrutiny following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como that extended United's winless run to seven games.

Football Oct 22
Carrick under fire after 153 days as four British bosses headline United manager odds

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looks increasingly precarious after a 4-1 loss to Como left him openly criticised by captain Bruno Fernandes. Eddie Howe leads the betting to replace him, with Julian Nagelsmann, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte also prominent.

Football Oct 22
Ashley Young warns Conte appointment at Man Utd would be 'a disaster' given squad's running stats

Former Manchester United winger Ashley Young, who played under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, has cautioned his old club against appointing the Italian, citing the squad's poor running statistics and Conte's notoriously gruelling fitness demands.

Football Oct 22
Amorim declares undying love for Man United as successor Carrick teeters on the brink

Ruben Amorim has insisted his feelings for Manchester United remain unchanged since his January sacking, returning to England with AC Milan as his replacement Michael Carrick faces the prospect of being dismissed before Sunday's game against Bournemouth.

Football Oct 22
United approach Nagelsmann as Carrick's position hangs by a thread after 4-1 Como humiliation

Manchester United have made an approach to Julian Nagelsmann about replacing Michael Carrick, whose position is under severe threat after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to debutants Como left the club winless in seven matches.

Football Oct 22
Carrick on the brink at Man Utd after 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como

Michael Carrick is facing the sack at Manchester United after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como exposed deep internal tensions, with Bruno Fernandes publicly criticising the manager's tactics in the aftermath.

Football Oct 22
Nagelsmann open to Man Utd approach as Carrick's job hangs by a thread after 4-1 rout

Manchester United are weighing up Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick, who apologised to travelling fans after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como left the club winless in seven games.

Football Oct 22
Fernandes publicly blames Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 collapse at Como

Bruno Fernandes pointed the finger at manager Michael Carrick following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying tactical decisions were 'on the manager and staff, not me' — drawing sharp criticism from former players.

Football Oct 22
Keane dismisses Fernandes' apology to sacked Ten Hag as 'too little, too late'

Roy Keane rejected Bruno Fernandes' personal apology to Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United, accusing the captain of failing to show leadership when it mattered most on the pitch.

Football Oct 22

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