United Fires Michael Carrick After Disappointing Team Results
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Manchester United announced the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the season, with only one league victory.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Manchester United, struggling in the English Premier League, announced on Thursday the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the season. Carrick managed only one victory in his first ten league matches during his first full season in charge, leaving Manchester United in the relegation zone and intensifying pressure on the former midfielder. The club secured just three wins from 15 matches across all competitions under Carrick’s leadership this season, including only one league victory, leaving them in 18th place with eight points after 10 matches, just one point above the bottom spot. Carrick’s departure leaves the Manchester United managerial position vacant, one of the most difficult and high-pressure roles in English football. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, United have failed to regain the Premier League title, despite a succession of prominent managers, including Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
