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Manchester United weigh Carrick succession with Nagelsmann, Hurzeler and Conte
October 22, 2026 at 01:02 AM · Updated 3h ago
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10 reports · 8 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 21 hours
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces possible dismissal after two wins in ten matches, with Nagelsmann, Hurzeler and Conte named as reported successors.
- Manchester United recorded only two wins in their first ten matches across all competitions this season, including a defeat in Como.
- talkSPORT reported that Julian Nagelsmann has entered the frame to replace manager Michael Carrick should the club decide to dismiss him.
- talkSPORT warned the club against rushing to appoint Nagelsmann, saying a coaching change may not address the team's underlying problems.
- talkSPORT said Manchester United is also monitoring Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
- Captain Bruno Fernandes criticized his team after the 4-1 Como defeat, further intensifying pressure on Carrick.
- Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is also reportedly among the candidates being considered to replace Michael Carrick.
- Como manager Cesc Fabregas said he told his players to ease off at 4-0 but regretted conceding late through Joshua Zirkzee.
- Carrick responded to Fernandes's criticism by insisting the players lacked the running effort needed to win.
- Pundit Jamie Carragher called Fernandes's post-match behaviour shameful and urged Manchester United to change manager.
- Manchester United's players were given a day off after the Como loss, their heaviest in the competition since a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in November 1994.
- Fernandes blamed conceding an early goal for undermining confidence and said the side needed more courage and pressing.
- Carragher said Fernandes owed his Player of the Year award to Carrick and that the Como defeat could end his tenure.







