Two internal meetings at Manchester United today have put Michael Carrick's position as manager under serious pressure. The club's hierarchy is actively reviewing his future, and those conversations are understood to be directly tied to a broader assessment of the team's recent performances and overall direction.
The trigger is hard to ignore. United's 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford sent the club sliding into the Premier League relegation zone. Fighting back to earn a point was something, but the result only deepened the scrutiny around Carrick's leadership and extended a worrying run of form.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that discussions around potential replacements are already happening internally, with realistic options being considered. Still, Manchester United have not yet made a final call on whether to let Carrick go.
The international break gives the club's decision-makers a window to settle the matter before United return to action against Liverpool on November 22. Whether Carrick walks into that fixture as manager is still very much an open question.
Originally published by NotJustOk.