Michael Carrick remains Manchester United manager after the club's hierarchy failed to secure a replacement, with the coach set to face a daunting run of fixtures before the international break.
Carrick was believed to be on the verge of being sacked, but the club's bigwigs gave him an unlikely show of faith after failing to settle on an alternative option. He will take on the media earlier than usual ahead of the Chelsea match, speaking to journalists on Thursday afternoon.
Carrick's Future Secured for Now
Against all odds, Carrick lives to fight another day. He remains Manchester United manager, even though the club's hierarchy were said to have been exploring different options. The fact that they couldn't settle on an alternative is believed to be the reason Carrick still has a job.
However, Carrick is facing a daunting set of fixtures before the international break. After a trip to Stamford Bridge, United face Roma in the Champions League, and then welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford.
Pressure Mounts Ahead of Tough Fixtures
If things don't drastically improve between now and the international break, it could be curtains for Carrick. Not least because following the international break, it's a visit to Anfield to face Liverpool.
The international break might come at a good time for United, but the immediate schedule presents a significant challenge for the manager.
