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‘If they’re not going to run…’ – Man Utd told Antonio Conte would be DISASTER by ex-captain who starred under Italian

MANCHESTER UNITED have been warned that things would get messy if the club were to appoint Antonio Conte as manager. Michael Carrick is under pressure at Old Trafford after a poor run of form, with reports from Italy suggesting the…

By Mitchell Hall · The Sun

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:18 PM

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Ashley Young warned that appointing Antonio Conte as Manchester United manager would result in a disaster.
Young argued that Conte is actively linking himself to the role while Michael Carrick faces pressure.
The former captain stated United's poor running statistics would severely clash with Conte's demanding methods.

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Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young warned that appointing Antonio Conte would be a "disaster" for the club. Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Young suggested Conte has been actively linking himself to the role amid pressure on manager Michael Carrick following poor form. Young previously played under the Italian tactician at Inter Milan.

Young highlighted Conte's demanding nature, intense touchline demeanor, and marathon post-defeat team meetings. He noted that Manchester United's poor running statistics this season would clash severely with Conte's rigid tactical and physical standards.

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