Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted uncertainty over his future after Bournemouth handed his team a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.
According to Sky Sports, the defeat extended United’s winless run across all competitions to eight matches, increasing pressure on the English manager.
The result also left United just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Carrick’s position has come under increased scrutiny following a series of disappointing performances.
Carrick responds to Manchester United defeat
Speaking to Sky Sports after the encounter, Carrick acknowledged the difficult situation facing the club.
“It’s a tough situation,” he said.
“What is next? I don’t know.”
The manager maintained that his priority remained doing what was best for Manchester United, regardless of the uncertainty surrounding his position.
He also expressed appreciation to supporters who continued backing him despite the team’s poor results.
However, the fans’ reaction towards the players reflected growing frustration with United’s performances.
Carrick faces questions over Fernandes decision
Carrick also faced criticism over his decision to leave captain Bruno Fernandes on the substitutes’ bench throughout the match.
The Portuguese midfielder had publicly criticised the manager’s tactics following United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday.
Despite Sunday’s disappointing performance, Carrick declined to provide a detailed explanation for Fernandes’ exclusion.
He maintained that his selection decisions were intended to improve the team’s chances of winning.
The latest defeat adds to United’s difficult start to the season, with the club struggling to secure positive results in domestic and European competitions.
Carrick now faces growing pressure to reverse the team’s fortunes as questions continue over his future at Old Trafford.
