Manchester United were heavily beaten 4-1 by Como on Wednesday, after which Fabrizio Romano said the club's current plan is to wait before deciding whether to replace Michael Carrick. The result extended Carrick's side's winless run to seven matches in all competitions.
Position after the Como defeat
Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como on Wednesday. Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Leeds. Manchester United are out of the Carabao Cup and 20th in the Champions League table.
Romano's update on the club line
Giving his update on the Man Utd hotseat, Romano said on his YouTube channel: "The situation looks complicated, very complicated at Manchester United. But this afternoon after lunchtime, the message coming to the club, the line coming to the club is this weekend is business as usual."
Romano also said: "This is what Manchester United are sending as a message from club sources about the situation of Michael Carrick."
Romano added: "So now the decision is, as I said, not to decide to wait to give Carrick time, business as usual."
Friday press conference confirmed
According to Romano, it is now official that Michael Carrick will face the media on Friday for the press conference ahead of the game against Bournemouth. Carrick labelled the 1-1 draw against Leeds a "fresh start".
Names mentioned and Hurzeler contact
Romano said Manchester United want to make sure any next coach is the best option possible if they decide to change coach. Romano said Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte are names that will be mentioned internally in conversations because all three managers could be options for the Manchester United job.
Romano added: "Man United never made contact with Hurzeler."