Ashley Young has said the ‘writing is on the wall’ for Michael Carrick after a ‘dejected’ Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth.
Manchester United dropped to 16th in the Premier League table after a heavy home defeat to the Cherries, a result that extended their recent run to eight games without a win. United are just a point above the relegation places.
Goals from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson inflicted the club’s worst defeat at Old Trafford since December 2024.
Young, who played alongside Carrick at Old Trafford, said the squad looked to have ‘given up’ during the loss. He said the writing is now on the wall for Carrick, who was only appointed permanent manager in the summer, and believes a change of manager is imminent.
“Players have got to stand up and be counted, but then of course you’re going to look at Ineos for what they did over the summer. They haven’t recruited the best and they haven’t got the players in,” Young said to Sky Sports.
“As players, there’s no togetherness, there’s individuals. They were all separated on the pitch and Bournemouth looked like the team that were on fire.
“It’s disappointing to see Michael Carrick like that. I wish there were players who knew and had the love for the club that he’s got.
“The players might look dejected, but I think Michael knows that the writing is on the wall.
“There have been different managers [in recent seasons] but it’s the same players. There have been a few changes in players but they’re just not showing anything.
“You could tell today that it was like they’d given up – they’re not running for this manager and they’re not wanting to fight.
“The fans deserve so much more, you can tell they want more and they know he’s been let down by those players.”
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