Michael Carrick has urged everyone around Manchester United to approach JJ Gabriel’s future carefully, insisting the welfare of the teenage prospect matters more than public speculation.
Gabriel’s situation has attracted significant attention after questions were raised about his future at Old Trafford. Carrick had already asked supporters to be delicate when discussing the youngster and was once again asked whether there had been any progress towards resolving the situation.
The United boss offered no fresh details, choosing instead to focus on JJ Gabriel himself and the need to avoid adding further pressure.
Carrick puts JJ Gabriel first
“I think I just repeat what I said the other day really. I think he’s a young boy, JJ, and I think it’s important that we certainly don’t play anything out here,” Carrick said during his press conference.
Manchester United are keen to keep the situation away from unnecessary public discussion while those involved work through the next steps.
Michael Carrick also highlighted the level of exposure surrounding JJ Gabriel and warned that the teenager should remain at the centre of any decision-making.
“I think the exposure and the scrutiny and everything, you’ve got to be careful and be sensible and think of him as much as anything.”
“So, the situation will work itself out, whatever way it’s going to work itself out.”
The immediate priority is not speculation about what happens next, but ensuring JJ Gabriel is in a good place while the situation develops.
“Making sure he’s okay is the important thing.”
Michael Carrick appears unwilling to add to the noise surrounding the academy prospect, leaving the details of Gabriel’s future unresolved for now.
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