Michael Carrick recently attended the routine press conference before the Bournemouth game. During that event, he addressed some important things related to Man United before answering the questions of the journalist. The English coach has explained the current situation at the club after captain Bruno Fernandes’ comments, as per recent news. Carrick is under huge pressure after just winning 2 out of 11 games this season.
Michael Carrick has been fluent regarding the current scenario at Man United
Michael Carrick has finally addressed the situation at Old Trafford. Things are not really good at the club. Players have questioned the manager’s style of football. Questions have also been raised from the dressing room about the people sitting in the hierarchy. Carrick’s side has only managed to win just 2 games in this season so far.
While attending the press conference before the Bournemouth game, Michael Carrick presented a monologue before the journalists and the fans. As reported by TEAMtalk, Carrick said,“I just want to say a few things, I think it is important… recently we haven’t had a good time. I accept what we are going through at the moment. We had a spell when I was happy with what we did with the team and now we are having a bad spell. It was really unacceptable for us to play like that.”
His feelings for the supporters were also a point he addressed. He continued, “To see the fans have that feeling like we all felt, it was a tough moment. It is my responsibility to get a team on the pitch that handles the responsibility. Our supporters are of the utmost importance. We have to recognize we haven’t been doing that, the values of this club have been put down for many, many years. It comes down to humility.”
Michael Carrick’s managerial career so far, according to FOTMOB:
Clubs Games Managed Wins Draws Losses Win(%)
Manchester United 31 16 8 7 48%
Middlesbrough 136 63 24 49 46%
Manchester United - Man Utd
Manchester United - Man Utd
Carrick’s knowledge about the club’s identity
Michael Carrick spoke about the club’s identity. Players from the history have always played for the club’s interests. He said,“There is a resilience about this club, whether that’s bouncing back… it runs very deep. Manchester United is always bigger than any individual. Ryan Giggs, arguably one of the biggest, it was never about him. Wayne Rooney, it was about playing for the club. Sir Alex Ferguson, his main priority was United.”
He added, “It was based on being humble and hard work. I won’t let us lose that. We are going to keep driving that with the group. At the moment it has not gone well, and we need to show what it means. I am not entitled to be here. We can’t be entitled. I am fully aware it takes hard work and invest in the club.”
Carrick on Bruno’s captaincy from the next match
Michael Carrick was asked whether he would take the captain’s arm band from Bruno Fernandes. He didn’t answer it directly. The head coach said, “Whatever the situation is I will always do what is best for the football club.”
Moreover, Carrick did not say whether he spoke with Fernandes after that controversial post match interview at Como. He confirmed that he will take the responsibility of the Premier League club’s current situation. He will lead the team on the pitch as it is his job.
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