Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovi\u0107 has made clear that he is aiming high, with Manchester United on his radar as speculation continues around Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n
Carrick has come under sharper scrutiny after United managed only two wins from six matches in all competitions, with the recent collapse against Brighton & Hove Albion only intensifying the discussion around his position. The United boss has dismissed the idea that his job should already be in doubt, calling it \u201cridiculous\u201d, but that has done little to calm the wider talk.<\/p>\n
Jakirovi\u0107 has now added another layer to the conversation by openly stating his admiration for the United post. When asked whether he would think about a return to Dinamo Zagreb, the Croatian said to RTL: \u201cWhere am I? I\u2019m looking towards Manchester United … I\u2019m looking more towards here to get to the biggest clubs because I think you should dream.\u201d<\/p>\n
At this stage, Carrick is not in immediate danger. His strong work in the second half of last season, when United climbed into Champions League qualification after being written off under former boss Ruben Amorim, remains an important part of the picture. That recent progress is a major reason club officials are understood to be behind him and expect a recovery.<\/p>\n
Even so, modern football leaves little room for comfort. If results continue to go badly, decision-makers at Old Trafford will have to consider every possibility, including life after the current manager.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s meeting with Fulham on Sunday offers a chance to steady the mood. Another poor result would not end Carrick\u2019s time in charge, but it would deepen the pressure and make the international break far more uneasy for him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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