Ratcliffe Expected to Keep Wilcox and Berrada at Manchester United

Manchester United are not expected to make changes to the roles of Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada if Michael Carrick is sacked and Mauricio Pochettino is appointed as head coach. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is said to retain trust in the director of football and chief executive, who oversee the club’s day-to-day football operations.

The club’s poor start has brought scrutiny to its leadership as well as to Carrick. United have won three of their first 15 matches in all competitions this season and are described as short of players in several positions, with a squad not equipped to compete across multiple tournaments.

Wilcox and Berrada arrived after Ratcliffe took control of United’s football operations following his minority takeover. The club has experienced substantial turnover in its football and recruitment departments in recent years, while Ratcliffe has sought to bring in senior staff across those areas.

Pochettino, the United States national team coach, is reported to have reached an agreement to succeed Carrick. If the coaching change goes ahead, Wilcox and Berrada are nevertheless expected to remain in their current positions for an extended period, while Ratcliffe is not expected to restructure their departments for now.