Manchester United delay decision on Michael Carrick future

Club hierarchy plans evaluation period

Club leaders are taking advantage of the international break to completely assess progress throughout the current campaign. They plan to reassess their options while most players are away on international duty. Carrick and his staff return to Carrington training ground on Tuesday after Monday off. The review will ask why the team under-achieved despite over-achieving last season with a third-place finish.

Three reasons for extended stay

Firstly, supporters are not singing for him to be sacked due to affection for a legendary player. Secondly, the boardroom feels Carrick and his staff retain support from the players despite chaotic recent games. Thirdly, bosses remain unconvinced that changing the head coach will solve the team's current problems.

Defensive issues persist in league

United have conceded 19 league goals this term with only one clean sheet against Sabah FK. They have lost eighteen points and sit in eighteenth place after ten matches played. The next fixture is a trip to Liverpool on 22 November before facing Coventry and Nottingham Forest.