Former Arsenal and Chelsea captain Cesc Fabregas responds to Manchester United links

Como boss Cesc Fabregas (Picture: Getty) Cesc Fabregas said it would be ‘disrespectful’ to Michael Carrick to comment on speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.

Carrick impressed upon his return to Old Trafford last season, guiding his former club to a third-place finish in the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League.

But Manchester United have endured a poor start to the 2026/27 season, winning just two of their ten games in all competitions.

While Old Trafford bosses are ready to give Carrick more time to turn things around, several managers have already been linked with replacing the former England midfielder, including ex-Arsenal and Chelsea captain Fabregas.

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Asked about those links ahead of Como’s Champions League clash against Manchester United, Fabregas said: ‘As I’m sure you can understand, I won’t answer that question because I think that’s not a very nice question.

‘I don’t think that shows enough respect to a great footballer and manager like Michael Carrick at the helm of a wonderful Manchester United side.’

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