United to assess Carrick in November, Howe and Conte linked: report

📰 Manchester United could assess Michael Carrick's position during the November international break, with Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte mentioned as candidates, according to reports. The club has not commented. 📌 Key points 📉 United have five points from five league games and are out of the Carabao Cup. 🗓️ Dean Jones says the November break will be a key point of assessment. 🔍 Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte are named as possible replacements. 🚫 No contact has reportedly been made with other coaches or agents. 🤝 Fabrizio Romano says the club is signalling confidence in Carrick. 📝 What happened 🗓️ According to Football365, journalist Dean Jones told Flashscore that United's hierarchy could decide on Carrick's future during the November international break. Results against Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Leeds and Como before then will shape that judgement. 📉 United have taken just five points from their opening five league games and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton. They have lost three and drawn two of their last seven matches. 🔍 The names mentioned are Eddie Howe, who left Newcastle at the end of last season, and Antonio Conte, out of work since leaving Napoli. In an interview with The Athletic, Conte said he would like to help restore a historic club and would consider a mid-season job if it were worth it. 🤝 On the other hand, Fabrizio Romano reported that United are sending signals of confidence in Carrick, believing the squad backs him and there is no internal discord. Jones also said no contact had been made with any other managers. 📊 By the numbers • League record: 5 points from 5 games • Last seven games: three defeats, two draws (Football365) • Key tests before the review: Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Leeds, Como 🔭 Why it matters Carrick earned the permanent job after leading United to third place and Champions League qualification last season, so the club will not part ways lightly. But with a candidate like Conte openly signalling interest, the pressure grows with every poor result. The first test is Tottenham at Old Trafford on 10 October. Results before the November break are likely to decide Carrick's fate.