Manchester United to assess Carrick after international break

Manchester United will wait until the international break to assess Michael Carrick’s position after crisis talks this week, according to Laurie Whitwell. The update emerged on Saturday evening.

The plan sets a defined checkpoint for the club hierarchy rather than an immediate decision. The reporting indicates the near-term schedule is a factor, with Roma and Aston Villa up next, providing a natural pause in which the review can take place once those fixtures are completed.

The same report frames the scrutiny with performance numbers, putting United’s average points per game at 1.81 across 2013 to 2024 and 1.38 since 2024. That context helps explain why an assessment has been timetabled after the upcoming international window.

An assessment at that stage could lead to varied outcomes, from reaffirming backing to considering a change, but it does not on its own imply an imminent move. It suggests the club wants to complete the next run of matches before deciding how to proceed.

Saturday’s development follows internal discussions earlier in the week described as crisis talks. Setting a review point after the international break signals a desire for short-term stability while keeping options open as results and performances are weighed.

Specific criteria for the assessment, and any potential alternatives under consideration, are not disclosed in the reporting. Any decision is expected to come after the international window rather than before it.