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Dark horse emerges to replace Carrick, he’s highly rated by Old Trafford chiefs – report

Manchester United's win over AS Roma eases pressure on Michael Carrick, but Sebastian Hoeneß is being considered as a potential managerial replacement.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dark horse emerges to replace Carrick, he’s highly rated by Old Trafford chiefs – report
Key Things to Know
  • Ineos could target Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß if Manchester United move on from Michael Carrick.
  • A 3-2 win over AS Roma offered Carrick temporary relief following a nine-game winless streak.
  • Manchester United sit 17th in the Premier League table, just two points above bottom-placed Sunderland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United's ownership group Ineos could reportedly turn to VfB Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß if they decide to replace Michael Carrick. A recent 3-2 Champions League comeback win against AS Roma offered Carrick temporary relief, but United remain 17th in the Premier League table after an earlier nine-match winless streak.

According to a report from The Independent, the 44-year-old German tactician is highly rated by the Old Trafford hierarchy. The Peoples Person notes that other candidates linked with the potential managerial vacancy include Didier Deschamps, Eddie Howe, Fabian Hürzeler, and Julian Nagelsmann.

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