Carrick has promptly made his decision regarding Manchester United's possible dismissal after their Premier League match against Aston Villa.
On 8 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick, Manchester United's head coach, spoke ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League Week 10 match. United will host 12th-placed Aston Villa tonight at 23:30 Thai time.
Manchester United has dropped into the relegation zone, sitting 18th in the Premier League standings after nine matches, with only 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses, totaling 7 points. They have been overtaken by Nottingham Forest, who won 3-1 against Manchester City and now have 9 points.
Michael Carrick is widely expected to be dismissed by Manchester United during the international break in two weeks. The two main candidates to replace him are Eddie Howe, former Newcastle United manager, and Julian Nagelsmann, former Germany national team head coach.
When asked if he had received clear confirmation about continuing as Manchester United's coach next week, Carrick said, "Not at all, I am just carrying on with my duties as usual."
"Whatever will happen, will happen. I am looking forward to the next home game, following our previous performance (a 3-2 win over Roma in the UEFA Champions League)."
"Fans hope to watch the game with enthusiasm and positive feelings about what they might see, and we must live up to those expectations."
Carrick revealed he is preparing for the international break as usual, with no special plans to spend extra time with family, despite recent turbulent times at Old Trafford.
"It's no different from usual, really. I think the international break is usually a time to recharge and refresh."
"Some players who travel to represent their national teams may experience a change of environment, which helps them feel refreshed. For me, however, that isn't necessary; I am fine as I am."
"Next week, we will continue training as normal, possibly resting over the weekend. We'll see how things unfold — who misses the international call-ups, who stays with us, and what each player needs."