‘Yet another managerial crisis’ for Manchester United: What is going on… UK’s BBC reports in detail, “The most humiliating defeat in history”

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Another managerial dismissal looms. The future of Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United, appears increasingly uncertain following a historic and crushing defeat.

UK broadcaster ‘BBC’ reported on the 22nd (Korean time) that “pressure on Carrick has reached its peak after Manchester United suffered the worst European competition disaster in club history against Como.”

The outlet continued, “Eight days after conceding within one minute of kickoff against Atletico Madrid, Manchester United’s defense collapsed again in just 118 seconds against Como, allowing Nico Paz to score the opening goal.” It added, “Manchester United has incurred the ignominy of becoming the first team in English football history to concede within two minutes of kickoff in two consecutive major European competition matches.”

The match itself was a disaster. Manchester United suffered a one-sided defeat against Como, a club that was still in Italy’s fourth tier (Serie D) when Manchester United last lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2008. Manchester United conceded multiple goals and an assist to Paz, and also fell victim to consecutive strikes from Tasos Douvikas and Jacopo Ramon, ultimately losing 1-4. The result nearly tied the club’s record for the largest margin of defeat in European competition history, a 0-5 loss to Sporting CP in 1964.

Matheus Cunha and Andre Santos, signed for a combined fee of £110 million (approximately 196 billion won), tasted humiliation as they were substituted at halftime after delivering their worst performances. Captain Bruno Fernandes was also replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in the second half, with Zirkzee managing to salvage only one goal during stoppage time.

In particular, ‘BBC’ focused on Carrick’s post-match behavior, pointing to signs that his dismissal is imminent. The outlet noted, “Carrick walked past his players and approached Manchester United’s away fans, raising his hand and repeatedly apologizing.” It added, “This scene closely mirrored that of former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who apologized to fans after a 1-4 loss to Watford in November 2021 before being dismissed within 24 hours.”

With Carrick’s position rendered irrecoverable, the process of appointing his successor could accelerate rapidly. According to football specialist outlet ‘Football365’ and others, local speculation already points to Antonio Conte as the top candidate for the next manager, having previously led Chelsea and Tottenham while guiding Son Heung-min to the EPL Golden Boot.

The outlet has even reported that Conte has hinted at being open to taking over Manchester United as Carrick’s replacement. In an interview with sports media ‘The Athletic,’ Conte stated, “I want to shake off the dust from Manchester United, a prestigious club that has forgotten its history, and make it shine brilliantly again.” He added, “If it is a valuable project, I am willing to take over the team even mid-season.”

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