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Archive photo · 12 April 2025Manchester United Board Meets After 0-3 Bournemouth Loss, Targets Howe Or Nagelsmann For Carrick
“United's bosses were already considering alternatives for the head coach role even before the defeat to Bournemouth”
“According to the BBC, work is already underway to identify candidates who could take charge if he is dismissed.”
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Carrick's future under threat after 3-0 Bournemouth loss and eight-game winless run. Nagelsmann and Howe identified as leading contenders to replace Carrick.
Carrick under threat
Manchester United’s board met to analyze Michael Carrick’s future after the club suffered a 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, and the loss left United in 16th place in the Premier League. Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox met at Carrington, the club’s training ground, to discuss the future of the ’Red Devils’ coach, with Press Association cited for the timing of their arrival on Monday morning. Carrick was warmly applauded by fans as he made his way down the tunnel after the 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Boos erupted as the players left the pitch, and Carrick was clinging on while his position appeared increasingly precarious. BBC Sport said Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were emerging as early contenders on Manchester United’s list if Carrick loses his job.
Howe and Nagelsmann
Sky Sports News said the United hierachy would accelerate the process of finding alternatives for the head coach role, with an expectation from insiders at the club that Carrick will be relieved of his duties. "It is going to get ridiculously difficult for Michael Carrick to be Manchester United manager moving forward" and Neville concluded, "They are probably going to sack him." Nagelsmann and Howe are expected to be the most likely candidates for the next manager if Carrick leaves Man United.
Howe said when he left Newcastle he wanted to step away from football briefly to recharge, but he would be willing to talk to the club if the Man United managerial position became vacant. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were leading contenders to replace Michael Carrick, with the club reportedly assessing potential successors amid growing uncertainty.
Next steps and stakes
Carrick told reporters he remains focused on his day-to-day responsibilities, saying, "I totally understand the situation," and adding that he was "not expecting anything in particular, to be honest." Carrick plans on "carrying on as normal" as the squad prepares for its upcoming fixtures, while discussions about his situation began after the Bournemouth defeat. United sources expect Michael Carrick to be dismissed as manager, with Eddie Howe emerging as the leading contender to replace him at Old Trafford.
Jason Wilcox briefed co-owners the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the ongoing situation, and the club’s trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is the next fixture. Vietnam.vn warned that if Carrick is fired now, Manchester United could have to pay him around £11.875 million as compensation for the remainder of his contract, after citing a projected annual figure of £6.5 million per year.