Three managers 'on Man Utd shortlist' to replace Carrick after board leak
Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted Fabian Hurzeler, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte as Michael Carrick's successor. The Premier League-winning midfielder finds himself under increasing pressure after a poor start to his first full season in charge at Old Trafford, with a 4-1 defeat to Como compounding their misery.
TL;DR
- Manchester United has reportedly shortlisted Fabian Hurzeler, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte to replace manager Michael Carrick.
- Carrick is under significant pressure following a poor start to his first full season and a recent 4-1 defeat to Como.
- Antonio Conte has reportedly expressed interest in the Old Trafford job, with intermediaries sounding out the club.
- Fabian Hurzeler, currently at Brighton, has been endorsed by Alan Shearer and is considered a standout candidate.
- Julian Nagelsmann, formerly of Bayern Munich and the German national team, is also seen as a potential option.
- The team faces a difficult run of fixtures before the November international break, which could further intensify scrutiny on Carrick's position.
- Recent comments from Lisandro Martinez and the overall poor form suggest low morale within the squad.