MANCHESTER UNITED CONSIDER ANTONIO CONTE AS CARRICK PRESSURE GROWS
Manchester United are reportedly considering a dramatic managerial change, with Antonio Conte emerging as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick.
Carrick is under growing pressure after United’s difficult start to the Premier League season.
The club currently sits 12th after collecting just five points from their opening five matches, increasing scrutiny on the manager.
According to reports from Italy, Conte has emerged as a name high on United’s potential shortlist should the club decide to make a change.
The Italian is currently without a club after leaving Napoli and remains one of the most experienced managers available.
Conte has already managed in the Premier League, famously leading Chelsea to the title during the 2016/17 campaign.
His reputation for demanding high standards, tactical discipline and immediate results would make him a very different appointment from Carrick.
However, there is no indication that Manchester United have made a formal decision to dismiss Carrick.
The reports simply highlight the growing pressure surrounding the manager after United’s poor opening weeks.
For Carrick, the international break provides an opportunity to reset his team before the Premier League resumes.
But the Conte speculation will inevitably increase the pressure.
United supporters have already endured years of managerial uncertainty.
If results do not improve quickly, the Conte story could become much louder.