(PRIMASPORT) MANCHESTER Manchester United are in dire straits with a disappointing start to the Premier League season: seven points from seven games and a thirteenth-place finish put manager Michael Carrick's position at risk. The team hasn't won since August 30th, and the Champions League away match against Como is set to prove crucial for the English manager's future.
The Red Devils' difficulties are also linked to a less than productive summer transfer window. The arrivals of Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans have yet to yield the desired results due to injuries and poor performances.
The atmosphere in the dressing room was also tense due to vice-captain Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the quality of the squad and management investments, tensions that were only eased after the player was fined.
In this context, English tabloids point to Antonio Conte as a possible replacement for Carrick in the event of his dismissal, given his interest in the Premier League and his experience with Juventus, Inter, and Napoli.
The Champions League match away to Como is therefore a real do-or-die for Michael Carrick's management, with his future at Old Trafford hanging in the balance. (PRIMASPORT)
