Carrick Clings to 'United'
Carrick refuses to resign and confirms his stay with United.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dismissed hints about his potential resignation for the good of the team, affirming his determination to continue in his role despite his side’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa in the final match of the tenth round of the English Premier League.
The result kept United in 18th place, within the relegation zone, ahead of the international break.
After the match, speaking to Sky Sports and responding to a question about whether he was considering his future, Carrick said, “No, I am not.” When told that club management would hold discussions about his position before the next match against Liverpool on November 22, Carrick replied, “Are there discussions? You’re the one telling me that.”
He added, “I am very clear about the direction the club needs to go in, which is winning matches. We haven’t achieved enough victories, but I look forward to continuing to work, progress, and build on the positive aspects we’ve shown, while correcting some mistakes and securing wins.”
According to the British newspaper The Guardian, United are going through a difficult period, sitting in 18th place with eight points from 10 matches, having secured only one league victory this season, which came at home against Ipswich Town in August. Their winless run has now extended to eight consecutive games, a negative record in the club’s Premier League history.
Despite insisting there are positive signs in the team’s performance, Carrick acknowledged the need to address defensive errors that have cost his side dearly, saying, “Yes, certainly, there are more than enough reasons to be optimistic. Goals change matches, and we have to deal with that; it’s an area we need to improve significantly. We make things harder for ourselves at times.”
