Liverpool is set to face off with Manchester United after the international break, but there could be a change in management for the Red Devils before then

Manchester United is set to make a decision on the future of Michael Carrick in the coming days, as the Red Devils prepare for a clash against Liverpool after the international break.

The Old Trafford outfit has endured a poor start to the Premier League season so far, having picked up just eight points from the opening ten games, which includes just one win so far.

That has put extreme pressure on Carrick's job, which was seemingly on the line a few weeks ago heading into a match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Chaos ensued before that game, with Lisandro Martinez calling out the hierarchy for its transfer business, or a perceived lack of it, while Bruno Fernandes appeared to question the manager's tactics after a defeat to Como.

The encounter with the Cherries was viewed by many as a make-or-break match, but a 3-0 defeat left many fearing for the worst when it came to Carrick and his position. The Man United fans made their feelings clear that day, however, applauding and cheering the manager off the pitch before boos were aimed at the players.

From there, it seemed as though there was a delay in any decision being made, with the stance being that the head coach would get three games to prove himself. A defeat against Chelsea was far from ideal, but a comeback win against Roma was followed up by a chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

With the November international break now here, there is breathing room for the hierarchy at Man United to make a decision on the head coach position one way or another.

According to Mike Keegan, those bosses at Old Trafford are now assessing Carrick's role and whether he will be backed to bring improvements to the team moving forward.

With the three extra matches he was given ending in a defeat, a win, and a draw, there are plenty of questions that will need to be considered. While there has been a clear show of fight and determination from the group, particularly in the last two games, some fundamental flaws still clearly exist.

It puts Carrick at risk of losing his job over the coming weeks, which could then have a major impact on the Liverpool game when Man United makes the trip to Anfield after the international break.

Should a new manager be in charge for that encounter, then Andoni Iraola and his group of coaches may have to prepare for a different style of play, possibly throwing off the work that will be put in over the next few weeks to analyze and set the team up in the best way possible.

That is without factoring the so-called "new manager bounce" that can occasionally see teams get an immediate uplift from having a new coach and new ideas put into place when a change occurs.

Links have been emerging over several potential candidates, should Carrick leave, which includes the likes of Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe, and Julian Nagelsmann. All three play different styles, which could make preparations incredible tough in the even of a switch of head coach.

Regardless of who is in charge, Liverpool will certainly be hoping that the same limp Man United that has shown up so far this season will make its way to Anfield, where there is a chance to pick up another three points and bragging rights for the fanbase.