Who Michael Carrick is working with in training as Manchester United book new sack decision meeting

Carrick took training Tuesday with limited squad availability due to international duty; a decision on his future is delayed until a Wednesday meeting in Monaco between Ratcliffe, Berrada and Wilcox.

Michael Carrick oversaw Manchester United first-team training on Tuesday morning as the final international break of 2026 got underway, with widespread reports overnight suggesting his departure as manager. However, an announcement regarding Carrick's future has been postponed, with BBC Sport reporting that a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday in Monaco between owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.

Carrick told reporters he plans to continue normally during the break, noting that only three or four senior players would be available at Carrington. With numerous squad members on international duty—including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro and others—and several injured players sidelined for treatment, just seven senior players were available for training: Tom Heaton, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha and Joshua Zirkzee.

United's first match after the international break is away at Liverpool, followed by a Champions League trip to Sporting.