Manchester United fired the head coach

Michael Carrick has left the post of head coach of Manchester United, the press service of the club said.

Carrick in January became acting head coach of United after the resignation of Ruben Amorim and finished the season in third place in the Premier League, and in May signed a contract until 2028.

However, the new season the team started unsuccessfully - after 10 rounds of the championship of England it has eight points and 18th place in the table (in the relegation zone). From the English League Cup, Manchester United flew to the 1/16 finals, and at the general stage of the Champions League it is in 17th place after four matches.

As a player, Carrick spent 12 years at Manchester United, played 464 games and won five Premier League and Champions League titles. After completing his career, he entered the coaching staff.

Carrick is expected to succeed Mauricio Pochettino.