Michael Carrick arrived at Manchester United training ground on Monday to watch the Under-21 squad play a friendly against Hull City behind closed doors at 2pm.
Nearby, the club board engaged in discussions regarding his position following a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox both reached Carrington early on Monday morning to deliberate on the future path of the team.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes, whom Carrick left out of the Bournemouth fixture, also turned up early for pre-arranged treatment on a minor injury.
Potential replacements touted if Carrick loses his job include Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann.
Following a stretch of eight matches without a victory, marking the worst sequence since the 2015/16 season alongside two severe losses within a week, time appears to be running out for Carrick.
Carrick remained uncertain about whether he will retain his position for the upcoming fixture away to Chelsea next Saturday.
He stated, "I totally understand the situation. I'm not expecting anything, in particular, to be honest. I'm carrying on as normal."
He added, "I love this place, I always do what I feel is going to be the best for the football club whatever decision is made on anything. I'm not expecting anything."
He also mentioned, "Just briefly they (Berrada and Wilcox) came down like they always do after the game, but nothing out of the ordinary."
Intensity surrounding the former midfielder stems from management, supporters, and the squad itself.
Fernandes challenged his tactical choices after a midweek loss to Como.
The Portuguese player additionally liked an ambiguous Instagram post addressing loyalty following the Bournemouth defeat.
