Carrick insists Manchester United are manageable ahead of Bournemouth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 23:27 · Archive

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions the club is unmanageable as he prepares for Sunday's game against Bournemouth.

Michael Carrick has rejected the theory that Manchester United are an unmanageable club, despite facing significant pressure on his job. United have won only two of their eleven matches this season and extended their winless run to seven games with a 4-1 defeat at Como on Wednesday.

Carrick acknowledged that United's performance at Como was "unacceptable". However, he disputes criticism that his team do not run enough or press the opposition effectively. "Pressing is one small part of football," he said. He insists that in the longer term, the team have "won a lot of games over a period of time".

The pressure on Carrick has intensified following public criticism from prominent players. Lisandro Martinez was disciplined after comments criticising the club hierarchy following a loss to Atletico Madrid, while captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to question Carrick's tactical approach after the Como match. Asked if he trusts the players to bounce back, Carrick said: "I definitely trust them, yeah, 100 per cent I trust them. We'll be a different team on Sunday."

United face Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday with Carrick's job security in question. This is the club's worst winless run since 2015.

How it is being reported

• Michael Carrick says Man Utd is not an unmanageable clubThe former United midfielder looks to be heading into the rocks as their boss.Independent Sport · 24 Oct, 23:01
• Man Utd not an unmanageable club - CarrickMichael Carrick says it is possible to manage Manchester United effectively as he clings onto his job with Bournemouth visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.BBC News · 24 Oct, 22:34

In this story: Michael Carrick · Manchester United · Bournemouth · Bruno Fernandes · Lisandro Martinez · Como · Old Trafford

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