Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been appointed to take charge of Manchester United's next game against Chelsea, despite their poor form this season. Carrick's future has been discussed by club bosses, with candidates such as Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann mentioned, but it was announced that Carrick, who attended training on the 27th, would remain for at least one game.
Carrick took over as interim manager midway through last season, replacing Ruben Amorim, and helped the club finish third in the Premier League with 11 wins from 16 games and qualify for the Champions League. In recognition of this achievement, he was officially appointed as the manager this season. However, they ended up with 3 draws and 5 losses in 8 official matches, and are currently in 16th place in the Premier League, close to the relegation zone. In Round 8 on the 25th, he lost 3-0 to Bournemouth, and rumors of his dismissal reignited.
Carrick's decision to take charge against Chelsea is believed to be a sign that the club are looking for opportunities to improve their situation in the short term. The BBC reports that after the game against Chelsea, there will be games against Roma on November 3rd (4th round of the Champions League) and Aston Villa on November 8th (10th round of the Premier League), followed by a two-week international break, so it would be appropriate to make a decision on a managerial change at that time.
Looking ahead, the club will assess Carrick's performance in the next match based on his performance against Chelsea. If he continues to lose, executives are likely to consider dismissing him again. On the other hand, if Carrick performs well, there is a possibility that his tenure will be extended. The club plans to seek short-term results while also exploring long-term strategies in order to improve their standings in the Premier League and secure participation in European competitions.