Carrick 'Not Surprised' to Continue as Manchester United Manager
Carrick rejects surprise at his continuation as manager and supports Fernandes despite the pressure.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
London – AFP – Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has affirmed that he is “here to do my job,” insisting he does not need “any guarantees” regarding his future with the club amid mounting pressure due to a string of poor results.
Carrick also expressed that he was not surprised to remain in his position despite the disappointing run of results, reiterating his support for team captain Bruno Fernandes.
The midfielder had been left on the bench during the recent home defeat to Bournemouth, following criticism of Carrick’s tactical approach after a heavy 4-1 loss to Italian side Como.
Speculation over Carrick’s future intensified after a run of eight consecutive matches without a victory. The humiliating 3-0 loss to Bournemouth further heightened pressure on the historic club, which now sits just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
When asked if he was still surprised to be in charge, Carrick said: “No. I am here to do my job and to give the best for the team. I really want to improve things and develop our performance. No, I am not surprised.”
He took a similar stance regarding the need for public backing from Manchester United’s management, stating: “I don’t need guarantees from anyone. I fully understand the nature of the role, I am aware of the scale of the task and responsibility, and I know what comes with it.”
Commenting on Fernandes’ situation, Carrick explained that leaving him on the bench against Bournemouth was “a decision related to the match.” He added: “That’s all there is to it. Bruno is fully committed to this club, and I have no problem with that. We move forward, and now we look ahead to the end-of-week match.”
Carrick stressed that he would not step down from his post, saying: “Honestly, I don’t pay attention to anything else. I know this job, and I know what we need to improve. I don’t need anyone to tell me that.” He concluded: “I’ve said before that what the fans think matters to me, and what also matters to me is what we deliver to them and what they see on the pitch.”
