Manchester United have yet to settle Michael Carrick’s future, with changes to his technical staff and alternative managers under consideration.
Recent results
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League. They then drew 4-4 with Aston Villa in the Premier League after trailing 2-0 and 4-2.
Assessment of Carrick's position
According to journalist Alex Crook, the mood at the Carrington training centre was calm on the morning of 9 November.
Crook said Carrick is likely to keep his post during the current phase, but his long-term future remains uncertain.
Crook said United's management had planned to assess the manager's situation over the international break, having earlier weighed up a technical change after the draw with Bournemouth.
Possible technical-staff additions
According to Crook, one option is to strengthen Carrick's technical staff with new members.
Crook said the club lined up England's Aaron Danks, the Bayern Munich assistant coach, among its targets this summer. Danks took on greater responsibilities and delivered while Vincent Kompany was ill.
Pochettino among the alternatives
Mauricio Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States national team. According to Crook, Pochettino would relish the chance to lead Manchester United and is among the names linked with the job should the club's management decide to part ways with Carrick.
Pochettino is a former Paris Saint-Germain coach, and a contract ties him to the United States national team.
Yahoo Sport reported that Pochettino steered Tottenham to a top-four finish four years running. Spurs reached the 2018-19 Champions League final under Pochettino.
