United Keep Faith With Carrick for Roma Clash After Chelsea Defeat

Manchester United have decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma, despite a weekend that piled fresh pressure on the head coach. The decision followed talks between director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada at the club's Carrington training base, and it means Carrick will still be in the dugout at Old Trafford for the visit of the Italian side. United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday left them 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone only on goal difference, and extended their winless run to nine matches in all competitions. Lisandro Martinez was sent off as Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored for the hosts, and Carrick confirmed afterwards he would still lead the side against Roma. The reprieve is not open-ended: Carrick is expected to remain in the role until the next international break, a stretch that includes the Roma tie and a league meeting with Aston Villa on November 8. The hierarchy has discussed alternatives, but for now the former midfielder keeps his job.