Ex-Inter defender warns ‘it’s going to be a disaster’ if Man United appoint Conte

Former Inter defender Ashley Young has warned that appointing Antonio Conte as head coach of…

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:53 AM

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Ashley Young warned that appointing Antonio Conte at Manchester United could be a disaster if players refuse to run.
Young played under Conte at Inter, where they won the 2020-21 Serie A title together.
Michael Carrick is reportedly on the verge of being dismissed as Manchester United head coach following consecutive heavy defeats.

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Former Manchester United and Inter defender Ashley Young has warned that hiring Antonio Conte could be a disaster for United. Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Young stated that Conte's demanding nature would clash with the current squad if they are unwilling to work hard, pointing to persistent scrutiny surrounding the team's running statistics.

Conte has been linked as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick, who reportedly faces dismissal after heavy defeats against Como and AFC Bournemouth. Young, who won Serie A under Conte at Inter, highlighted the manager's grueling training sessions, multi-hour tactical meetings, and tendency to clash with club hierarchies.

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Ex-Inter defender warns ‘it’s going to be a disaster’ if Man United appoint Conte

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