Premier: Manchester Utd, Carrick remains for Bournemouth but risks sacking

No immediate exemption. Michael Carrick will remain on the Manchester United bench at least until the next Premier League match, Sunday at Old Trafford against Bournemouth, but his future - the Times writes today - remains more in the balance than ever: without a rapid improvement in results, the manager could be sacked in the coming weeks.

What temporarily saved Carrick, according to the British newspaper, were the tight deadlines to prepare for the next match and the divisions within the management over the need for a change. However, the record of just two victories in the last eleven games and the 13th place in the championship are worrying. The decision will be up to the club's top management, including CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.

In the meantime, possible alternatives continue to be evaluated. Among the candidates is Antonio Conte, interested in the role, but his economic requests, exceeding 10 million pounds per year, and his strong personality raise doubts. Eddie Howe is also liked, the favorite according to British bookmakers, while Julian Nagelsmann has already made it known that he is available to discuss a possible move to Manchester.

Among the managers under contract, Aston Villa's Unai Emery and Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler are popular, but releasing both would require a significant investment.

Finally, pay attention also to Cesc Fàbregas, who impressed in Como's victory over the Red Devils.