Manchester United expect Carrick to lead against Bournemouth

Manchester United are expected to keep Michael Carrick in charge for Sunday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth, despite a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como that has intensified scrutiny of the head coach. Reports citing club-linked sources say Carrick is expected to lead the team, but no final decision on his longer-term future has been announced. The loss in Italy on Wednesday, October 21, extended United’s winless run in all competitions to seven matches. The team have won two of their 11 matches this season. United’s players had Thursday off after returning from Italy and were due back in training on Friday ahead of Bournemouth’s visit to Old Trafford. Captain Bruno Fernandes questioned the team’s approach after the Como match. Speaking to TNT Sport, he said the staff had decided against pressing man-to-man and should assess whether the tactics were wrong. Carrick, meanwhile, said the players’ effort was a key issue, arguing that teams cannot win if they do not run both forward and back. The comments put the focus on both tactical decisions and performance, without establishing that the club has decided to part ways with Carrick. One report said United had begun...