Manchester United executives to decide Michael Carrick future at Wednesday meeting

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces a crucial meeting on Wednesday in Monaco to decide his future at the club, BBC News reported. Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox are scheduled to attend the talks. The Daily Mail reported that Carrick arrived at the team training ground early on Tuesday at 7:15 am ahead of potential discussions regarding his position. [1][6]

The meeting follows a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, which left Manchester United 18th in the Premier League table, according to BBC News and the Daily Mail. BBC Sport reported that the result marks the club's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years. BBC News added that executive Berrada and director Wilcox are expected to recommend Carrick's dismissal to Ratcliffe and the Glazer family. [1][2][7]

The draw with Aston Villa was Carrick's third match in charge since the board decided to give him more time following a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on 25 October, BBC Sport reported. Carrick is a former midfielder who played 12 years for Manchester United and captained the team during his final season. [2][13]

The decision comes as Manchester United has slipped into the Premier League relegation zone, according to reports from BBC News and the Daily Mail. The club leadership will make a formal determination on the managerial position during the upcoming Monaco summit. [1][5][7]