Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como on Wednesday, a result that stretched their winless run to seven matches in all competitions. Fichajes said the club have made former Villarreal head coach Marcelino García Toral "an option" to replace Michael Carrick.
Defeat to Como deepens the run
The loss to Como extended Manchester United's winless sequence to seven games in all competitions. After the 1-1 draw against Leeds, Carrick said it was a "fresh start" for his side.
Marcelino named as a possibility
Fichajes said Marcelino has been a free agent since his second spell at Villarreal ended at the close of the 2025-2026 season. Fichajes also said he left Villarreal after failing to reach an agreement to renew his contract.
Fichajes said Marcelino led Villarreal to Champions League qualification in two consecutive seasons. Fichajes added that there is no public confirmation that Manchester United have contacted Marcelino or his representatives, and that his name should be considered a possibility rather than the favorite for the position.
Club said to be waiting
Football365 said Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United have decided to "wait and see what happens" as they look for options to replace Michael Carrick.
Carragher's reaction on CBS Sports
Carragher said on CBS Sports: "It’s embarrassing but I think the worst thing about it is I don’t think many people thought Manchester United could win tonight."
Carragher said on CBS Sports: "So in some ways it doesn’t feel like a shock result. I think the manner of it is the shocking part."
Carragher said on CBS Sports: "It’s such a bad result and such a bad performance that it could have serious repercussions for the manager. Good lad, good player, did really well last season, but again it looks like another Manchester United manager is going to bite the dust."
When asked if performances were down to the quality of the players or the way they are being coached at Man Utd, Carragher replied: "I think it’s everything."
When asked if performances were down to the quality of the players or the way they are being coached at Man Utd, Carragher replied: "I think in Cesc Fabregas we’re looking at the next big coach in European football – there’s obviously a mismatch in the dugout."
When asked if performances were down to the quality of the players or the way they are being coached at Man Utd, Carragher replied: "But it’s everything about Manchester United. It’s a never-ending cycle. Is it the owners, the manager, the recruitment, the players? Nobody seems to be able to get this right."