Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United fans have received an update on manager Michael Carrick's future, following another defeat away to Atletico Madrid last night.The Red Devils were comfortably beaten 2-0, before Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez delivered an extraordinary post-match interview in which he singled out technical director Jason Wilcox for the shortcomings at Old Trafford over the summer transfer window.It leaves the club with just two wins since the start of the season, heaping further pressure on Carrick.Michael Carrick given Manchester United future updateAccording to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester United's owners are right behind Carrick despite the former midfielder being under pressure in his role as manager.You are under pressure constantly at Manchester United, from ownership, executives, managers, staff, players, and so on, Ornstein wrote. Thats testament to the expectations. Carrick knows that better than anybody. You may like Michael Carrick fighting for Manchester United future as bookmakers slash sack odds Michael Carrick has done the minimum required so far at Manchester United: now the work REALLY begins Has Manchester United teamsheet error shown Michael Carrick to be out of his depth at Old Trafford? He will be aware of what comes with that territory. Its a results business. However good the intentions are of United as a hierarchy, and the goodwill given to him by the fanbase, hell be judged on how he does.And ultimately, those that have gone before him have paid the price when theyve gone on a poor run. So he needs to improve things.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.I dont know of any desire to get rid of Carrick. On the contrary, they are right behind him and want him to succeed. But youre right behind somebody at any club until youre not. And there will be concern about the results and certainly the performances.The former England international was given the managerial job on a permanent basis over the summer after taking over from Ruben Amorim for an interim stint last season that saw United's fortunes soar, with a third-placed finish in the league and wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.But after just six points from his first six fixtures in the league, the Red Devils were booed off the pitch at Old Trafford at the weekend, after dropping two more points to bottom-placed Tottenham Hotspur who were down to 10 men.What we saw against Tottenham wouldnt have been deemed acceptable by Carrick or the powers that be, Ornstein continued. The support were really unhappy. We heard it, weve seen it, weve read about it. I know a lot of United fans and Ive detected it, too.There will also be questions about the people around the structure at United: recruitment, executives, owners. Weve been in this position so many times before and the one who pays the price is the manager. I do think the goodwill gives him time and faith. But at a club of this stature, if you dont deliver, youll pay the price.United travel to in-form Leeds United this weekend, as Premier League action returns.TOPICSMichael CarrickManchester UnitedMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
