Why Man Utd stuck with Michael Carrick: Finances, productive team meeting, and benefit of break - The Athletic

The New York Times reports: Carrick will take charge of Manchester United against Chelsea on Saturday Piero Cruciatti/AFP via Getty Images It was not until nearly 44 hours after the final whistle sounded in Manchester United’s match against Bournemouth that clarity was provided on Michael Carrick’s position. By that point, he had arrived for a second day in a row at Carrington, this time at 7.30am, wearing his training gear, ready to lead the session of his senior squad. Then, at close to midday, the club finally communicated that he would continue as head coach, until Chelsea at least, in an attempt to let him turn around the team’s fortunes.

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