Didier Deschamps has reportedly rejected an approach from Manchester United over the possibility of replacing Michael Carrick as manager, dealing another setback to the club’s search for stability amid a difficult Premier League campaign. The former French coach isn’t interested in being at the helm at Old Trafford, Foot Mercato reports. The report indicates that Deschamps has doubts about United at present, mainly due to the conflicts between players and the club and between the club management and supporters, but also because of the club’s transfers.
Manchester United are said to be suffering from a lack of consistency, as they have been performing rather inconsistently to doubt the club’s direction. They have won just seven out of their nine Premier League games and are 17th on the table, just ahead of relegation on goal difference. Carrick has also been put under strain this week, with pressure coming from their recent trip to Europe.
It marked the end of a 10-game losing streak for United, in all competitions. Matheus Cunha went on the score sheet twice in the late stages of the contest to make the comeback, after Bruno Fernandes found the net on a retaken penalty in the opening 17 minutes. But the triumph hasn’t entirely put the worries about Carrick’s job under a bridge. Previously, the United board had opted to keep him, despite losses to Bournemouth and Como, and he will have had more chances against Chelsea.
The Red Devils took another tough blow after Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored to give them the defeat. They are keen to improve their form and tighten up their position in the Premier League as their next match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford is now seen as a key game.
