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Carrick faces pressure as Man United extends winless run in Champions League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:39 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Carrick faces pressure as Man United extends winless run in Champions League
Summary

Michael Carrick is under significant pressure as Manchester United's coach after a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday. This loss marked the Red Devils' seventh consecutive game without a win. Reports indicate that the club is preparing for life without Carrick and is eyeing Julian Nagelsmann, a former Bayern Munich and Germany coach, as a potential replacement. Other candidates being considered include Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler, Antonio Conte, and Eddie Howe.

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  • •Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.
  • •The defeat extended their winless streak to seven matches.
  • •Julian Nagelsmann is viewed as the leading candidate to succeed Carrick.
  • •Other coaching options include Fabian Hürzeler, Antonio Conte, and Eddie Howe.
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  • 7:39 AMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann emerges as leading candidate to replace Carrick amid Man United crisis
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Michael Carrick is under huge pressure as Manchester United coach after a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday extended the Red Devils’ winless run to seven games.According to tal...

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