EPL: ‘You’ll be mad to go to that graveyard’ – Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker warn Fabregas over Manchester United job

Former England internationals Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have warned Como manager Cesc Fabregas against accepting the Manchester United head coach position, describing the struggling Premier League club as an unappealing destination.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football, Lineker described Old Trafford as “a graveyard” for managers and argued that Fabregas would be making a mistake by taking the job. Their comments followed Como’s reported 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United on Wednesday.

Manchester United have endured a difficult run, recording just one win in seven Premier League matches and two victories in 11 games across all competitions. They sit 13th in the league and have gone six consecutive matches without a win.

Carrick is expected to oversee Sunday’s home fixture against Bournemouth while the club searches for a potential successor. Those reportedly being considered include Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Fabian Hürzeler, with Fabregas also emerging as a candidate.

Shearer praised Fabregas’s qualities and his work at Como, saying, “Mentioning up-and-coming managers, Cesc Fabregas is the next one on the block. I love his attitude, I love how calm he is, how balanced he is and the job he’s doing there is remarkable.”

Lineker acknowledged that Fabregas could attract interest from a major club if he continues to succeed at Como. However, he advised the former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder to reject any potential Manchester United offer. He said, “He will face a huge decision eventually if he maintains even modest success with Como [a major club will pursue him]. It could be Manchester United. Should he accept that position, he would be mad! It is fundamentally a graveyard.”

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Shearer also questioned whether United currently offer an attractive opportunity, considering the number of managers who have been dismissed by the club. He said, “While it is undoubtedly a prestigious football club, it is not an appealing opportunity currently, given the number of [managers] who have served there and subsequently been dismissed.” He added that the only attraction might be the possibility of receiving “a substantial severance package within 12 to 18 months.”