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Two Italian Coaches Attached to Manchester United Job

Manchester United continued to spiral in the midweek UEFA Champions League clash with Como, getting trashed 4-1 on the road, fueling the buzz about the dismissal of Michael Carrick, with Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli rumored to be candidates to…

By Enrico Passarella · Cult Of Calcio

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli are linked with replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como, extending their winless run to seven games.
Conte is viewed as the leading candidate, while Pioli attended the match against Como.

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Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli have emerged as candidates to potentially take over at Manchester United amid mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, according to Calciomercato. The speculation follows a heavy 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como, which extended United's winless streak to seven matches across all competitions.

Conte is considered the frontrunner for the role, while Pioli reportedly attended the Como fixture. Both managers have also been linked with Juventus, though writer Enrico Passarella suggests that United's resources and historical stature align well with Conte's recent ambitions to return to the Premier League.

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