Manchester United have dismissed Michael Carrick after a poor start to the season.
United dismiss Carrick after collecting eight points from 10 league games, with USA coach Mauricio Pochettino expected to take over.
Manchester United sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday after their worst-ever start to a Premier League season. USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to replace him.
United have collected just eight points from 10 league matches and sit in the relegation zone. Across all competitions, they have managed only three wins.
The club confirmed Carrick’s departure in a statement, saying its disappointing start had made a managerial change necessary. United’s leadership said the decision was extremely difficult but necessary to pursue the club’s ambitions.
The dismissal marks a sharp reversal for the former United midfielder. Last season, he guided the team to an impressive third-place finish.
Michael Carrick exits before Liverpool clash
Carrick’s final match in charge ended in a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Afterwards, he insisted he would not walk away and continued looking ahead to the international break.
However, United’s hierarchy chose to intervene in an effort to rescue the season. Their next fixture takes them to Anfield to face fierce rivals Liverpool on November 22.
Meanwhile, Pochettino would face a major rebuilding task if he takes over at Old Trafford. The current USA boss previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
United have struggled to regain their former standing since Alex Ferguson left 13 years ago. Once English football’s dominant club, they have since fallen behind Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The immediate challenge, however, centres on reversing their poor league form and climbing out of the relegation zone.
