Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed reports that he has two matches to save his position at the club.

Carrick addressed the media on Monday ahead of United’s Champions League meeting with Roma at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are currently enduring a difficult run, having failed to win any of their last nine matches in all competitions.

Reports have suggested that Carrick could be dismissed before the international break if results do not improve. However, he rejected the idea of a specific ultimatum.

“No, not at all. I can’t look into the future—you never know what is going to happen,” Carrick said.

The manager insisted that he remains focused on the upcoming match, despite United’s recent results.

“I can’t wait for the game tomorrow. You might think I’m crazy with the results we’ve had,” he added.

Following the clash with Roma, United will host Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend. Those two fixtures could prove significant as Carrick attempts to guide the club out of its prolonged poor run.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has explained his decision to leave Bruno Fernandes out of the starting XI for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Fernandes began the crucial fixture on the bench after reportedly criticising Carrick’s tactics during United’s 4–1 defeat to Como. Speaking before kick-off, Carrick acknowledged that selecting the team was difficult but said he had chosen the lineup he believed would deliver the desired performance.

Asked specifically why Fernandes had been dropped, Carrick offered a brief response: “Pure football.”

The decision comes as United attempt to end a miserable run of seven matches without a victory. With pressure mounting on the club, Carrick will hope his selection changes can inspire a much-needed result against Bournemouth.

According to Forbes, Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid footballer in the world.

The 41-year-old Portuguese forward is estimated to earn more than twice as much as Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi. Ronaldo tops the list with projected earnings of $300 million, compared with Messi’s $145 million.

Forbes’ estimates include salaries, bonuses and commercial income, calculated before taxes and agents’ fees:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo — $300m ($250m on-field, $50m off-field)
2. Lionel Messi — $145m ($70m on-field, $75m off-field)
3. Kylian Mbappé — $100m ($70m on-field, $30m off-field)
4. Erling Haaland — $85m ($60m on-field, $25m off-field)
5. Vinícius Júnior — $76m ($48m on-field, $28m off-field)
6. Lamine Yamal — $55m ($35m on-field, $20m off-field)
7. Sadio Mané — $54m ($50m on-field, $4m off-field)
8. Jude Bellingham — $45m ($29m on-field, $16m off-field)
9. Harry Kane — $42m ($29m on-field, $13m off-field)
10. Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor) — $40m ($20m on-field, $20m off-field)