Michael Carrick arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground before 8am on Tuesday as uncertainty continued surrounding his position following Sunday’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

United’s players returned to training after their scheduled Monday break, but it remained unclear whether Carrick would lead the session or whether the club had already decided his fate.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox were involved in discussions about the situation on Monday, reportedly holding conference calls with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer.

Carrick also visited Carrington on Monday to watch a behind-closed-doors fixture against Hull City, spending approximately three hours at the complex.

Carragher Questions Carrick’s Suitability

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticised United’s performance and questioned whether Carrick possesses the experience required to manage the club.

On The Overlap Fan Debate, as reported by Daily mail, Carragher said: ‘Michael Carrick really probably not at the level Manchester United need in the dugout, and losing 3-0, and it could have been five or six.’

He also described United as potentially ‘broken’, pointing to the team’s lack of intensity and captain Bruno Fernandes remaining on the substitutes’ bench throughout the Bournemouth defeat.

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as possible replacements if United decide to change managers again.

Howe, who left Newcastle during the summer, is reportedly available, although United could face compensation costs alongside payments required to dismiss Carrick and his coaching staff.

Carragher described Howe as a sensible appointment, arguing that United need someone familiar with the Premier League’s demands.

United currently sit 16th after eight league matches, increasing pressure on the club’s leadership to improve results before their next fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

However, no final decision on Carrick’s future had been confirmed in the report.