Michael Carrick insisted he would still be in charge when Manchester United face Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. United’s problems mounted as their winless run reached nine games. Carrick is clinging on to his job after overseeing the club’s first such run since 1988 and tried to focus on the next game as he analysed his side’s defending when Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea.
To concede like that was a big moment. I’m just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek now.” United played well during the first half, but missed a series of clear opportunities. They folded after going behind and their fate was sealed when Lisandro Martínez was sent off for a foul that led to Cole Palmer making it 2-0 from the spot.
Carrick, though, steered clear of criticising one of his most experienced players for leaving United in the lurch. We’ve got to move forward and win matches, it’s as simple as that.” Carrick was asked if his players were ready for a relegation battle. But it has not been easy.” Alonso praised Estêvão Willian after the Brazil winger sparkled on his first start in the league this season.
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