Romano: Man United Have Not Contacted Carrick Replacements

Manchester United have not contacted other coaches about replacing Michael Carrick and retain confidence in the manager, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite a difficult start to the Premier League season. The club’s position, as relayed by Romano, comes with United on five points from their first five league matches and eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton. Romano said on his YouTube channel that United were not in direct talks or negotiations with coaches or their representatives. He also said the club believed most players continued to support Carrick. That account of the club’s view and the dressing room is attributed to Romano; United have not independently confirmed it in the material available. Romano said the club believed the team needed time to build chemistry after changes to its midfield over the summer. He also cited the expected contribution of Carlos Baleba, who had returned from injury but was an unused substitute against Fulham before the international break. The explanation reflects Romano’s account of the club’s thinking, rather than a direct statement from United. United’s early results have added pressure on Carrick.