Manchester United supervisor’s troubles develop as seven gamers are out injured earlier than a Champions League journey to Como.
Revealed On 21 Oct 2026
Manchester United supervisor Michael Carrick says he wants no reassurances from the membership’s hierarchy as he is aware of profitable video games is the one technique to silence hypothesis over his future.
Earlier than a Champions League journey to Italian aspect Como on Wednesday, United have gained simply two of their 10 video games in all competitions this season.
The Purple Devils are off to their worst begin to an English top-flight marketing campaign in 40 years, having been knocked out of the League Cup by Brighton final month and comfortably crushed by Atletico Madrid final week within the Champions League.
Carrick was appointed supervisor on a everlasting foundation in Could solely after a formidable spell as interim boss within the second half of final season.
However he has shortly turn out to be simply the most recent supervisor underneath strain at Outdated Trafford at a membership that has fallen from grace since Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
“I do know we’ve bought to win soccer video games for all the pieces to stream and all the pieces to suit into place. That’s the wonderful thing about it; we will do one thing about it,” Carrick instructed his pre-match information convention in Italy.
“I don’t want any reassurance. It’s fairly clear.
“I do know the position, I do know the duties. I don’t want anybody else to form of inform me that or inform me when it’s going properly or when it must be higher. I do know that myself.”
Carrick’s hopes of turning issues round haven’t been aided by a rising damage checklist.
Lisandro Martinez began Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, regardless of his stinging criticism of the membership’s lack of switch exercise following the defeat at Atletico, however had to get replaced at half time.
The Argentinian worldwide will miss the journey to Como, as will Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven.
