Overview
- Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick will lead the team until season’s end with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans and Craig Mawson on his staff.
- Rene Meulensteen said the team’s issues are fixable and urged immediate attention to defensive gaps highlighted in recent matches.
- Tyrell Malacia will hold talks with Carrick about his immediate future, with a winter departure not ruled out according to The Sun.
- Squad availability is improving as injured and AFCON-returning players rejoin training, with Amad back, Noussair Mazraoui expected soon, and Matthijs de Ligt still sidelined after recent returns for Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire.
- Speculation persists over January business, with reports linking United to LDU Quito prospect Ederson Castillo and suggesting loan interest in Kobbie Mainoo, even as major moves this month remain uncertain.