Manchester United are reportedly considering adding a new coach to Michael Carrick's backroom team at Old Trafford, even as the head coach's future remains uncertain following the club's worst-ever start to a Premier League season.
The Red Devils head into the international break sitting 18th in the table after salvaging a point in a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, courtesy of Patrick Dorgu's 96th-minute leveller. The Dane's header has done little to ease discontent at the club, with Carrick's fate still unclear.
New Coach Plan Under Consideration
Discussions among the club's leadership, led by director of football Jason Wilcox, are scheduled in Monaco on Tuesday, with Carrick's future expected to be a central topic. One proposal to reverse United's fortunes involves recruiting Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks.
The 43-year-old Englishman is a key part of Vincent Kompany's setup in Germany and previously worked under Carrick at Middlesbrough. Danks' connection with the former Manchester City skipper dates back to his time at Anderlecht, before he moved to Aston Villa as an assistant under Dean Smith and Steven Gerrard.
However, United are expected to sack Carrick in the coming days.
Club Chief Warned of Further Hardship
United supporters have been warned to brace for additional difficulty under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's leadership. The billionaire is nearing three years since acquiring a minority shareholding in the club, and despite initial optimism from fans, United have continued to endure a trophy drought.
An unidentified former Premier League executive told ESPN that Ratcliffe's reluctance to take advice will keep United struggling for several more years.
"I don't think Jim listens to many people. In my experience, it takes about five years for owners to learn their lessons and take some responsibility. That's when humility starts to land. Up until year three or four, they are still putting the blame on what they inherited," the executive said.
