Another loss for Michael Carrick means Manchester United sit 17th in the Premier League and were briefly in the relegation zone on Saturday afternoon. 

Carrick's side looked as if they had turned a corner during the first half against Chelsea, but Amad's missed chances and Lisandro Martínez's head loss 80 seconds proved otherwise. 

While a change feels destined, Michael Carrick is expected to take charge against Roma on Tuesday evening in the Champions League. Roma's only loss this season was a 4-3 defeat against Real Madrid. 

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, though Carrick remains in charge for now. 

Roundtable have previously reported that one of the main reasons Manchester United have stuck by Michael Carrick is due to financial reasons, with a fee needed to pay Carrick off and some candidates needing compensation packages for their old/current clubs. 

It has been reported that Eddie Howe would cost Manchester United £3 million, despite his summer exit from Newcastle United, but he is also said to be Jason Wilcox's preferred option if Carrick is sacked. 

The Guardian have reported that United have made contact with Eddie Howe's camp, who is said to be open to moving to Old Trafford. 

They also claim that Julian Nagelsmann, who is highly regarded by Christopher Vivell, has believed to have been sounded out by his countryman. 

With just two games to play before the next international break, Manchester United may hold off making any firm decisions just yet. 

The Guardian also reported that Michael Carrick came close to losing his job last Monday after a call between Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada, and other executives. 

They decided to give him a chance to turn his job around, but Manchester United have not won in nine games and have made their worst start to a season since 1988. 

Roma will be another tough test for Michael Carrick, who has another huge selection call to make for Tuesday night. 

Lisandro Martínez was handed another chance after publicly calling out Jason Wilcox in a post-match interview in Madrid, but his actions against Chelsea could see him drop out of the side. 

The Argentine will miss three Premier League matches – Aston Villa, Liverpool and Brentford – but Carrick may look for alternative options after being "used like a rucksack" by Morgan Rogers, as said by TNT Sports' Joe Cole.