Pressure mounts on Carrick, but Wilcox must share blame for Manchester United's woes

Manchester United's £155m summer spending on three midfielders, while other positions were neglected, has put recruitment under scrutiny after the team's Carabao Cup exit, met with boos and apathy from fans. Head coach Michael Carrick and his players took the jeers, but the Guardian argues director of football Jason Wilcox and the club hierarchy must share responsibility for a squad imbalance that leaves key areas unaddressed.