Manchester United eye Marcelino as Michael Carrick replacement

Manchester United may pursue 61-year-old Spanish tactician Marcelino Garcia Toral to replace Michael Carrick.

By Keshav Awasty · The Hard Tackle

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:15 AM

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Manchester United is considering Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral to potentially replace Michael Carrick.
Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after United won only two of their first 11 matches this season.
United recently suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League.

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Manchester United is reportedly considering Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick. Carrick faces increasing pressure at Old Trafford following a difficult start to the 2026/27 campaign, which was compounded by a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como.

United has won only two of its opening 11 matches across all competitions this season despite qualifying for the Champions League last term. Marcelino, who previously won the Copa del Rey with Athletic Club, is viewed alongside targets such as Eddie Howe.

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