Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes Manchester United’s problems will persist regardless of who replaces Michael Carrick, insisting the club must address its ownership structure if it wants to return to the top of English and European football.
Carrick’s position is increasingly under threat after Manchester United’s disastrous start to the 2026-27 campaign, with David Ornstein reporting that the club intend to part ways with the head coach before their next fixture against Liverpool on November 22.
Although United insist no final decision has been made, work has reportedly begun on identifying potential replacements.
Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are among the names being considered.
Manager not the root cause
Solhekol, however, believes another managerial appointment would do little to resolve the club’s deeper issues, arguing that the current ownership structure remains a significant obstacle.
“It doesn’t matter who’s in charge, in my opinion. You could have Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp. But with the present ownership structure, I don’t think things are going to change,” he told Sky Sports.
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Ownership under scrutiny
The journalist believes United have fallen dramatically from their former position among Europe’s elite, with the club’s leadership failing to restore the standards associated with their most successful era.
“You could bring in another manager but you would just paper over the cracks,” he added.
Solhekol also questioned how a club of United’s stature had reached its current position, suggesting supporters increasingly believe ownership changes are necessary.
Carrick’s future remains uncertain
United are currently 18th in the Premier League after eight consecutive league matches without a win, with Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa doing little to ease the pressure.
Solhekol believes the club must rediscover its identity and ambition if it hopes to compete for major honours again.
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