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Archive photo · 12 April 2025Michael Carrick Says Speculation Won’t Affect Manchester United vs Roma At Old Trafford
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Carrick says speculation about his United future will not affect the Roma clash. Manchester United's winless run reaches nine matches ahead of the Roma showdown.
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Carrick faces Roma
Michael Carrick told reporters that speculation about his future would not affect Manchester United’s Champions League game against Roma at Old Trafford, saying, "(Speculation) has no influence on how we prepare or on the game." Carrick said United are winless in nine matches and are preparing for a "big night" as they seek a result after their defeat at Stamford Bridge, where Lisandro Martinez’s sending-off and penalty concession ended their hopes of a comeback. Kobbie Mainoo backed Carrick by saying the players must fight as one to get through the "bump in the road," and he added that he feels like United are "one win away from changing that."
“(Speculation) has no influence on how we prepare or on the game.”
Football Italia said Carrick looked back on Manchester United’s 7-1 victory over Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals almost 20 years ago, and four of his players are likely to miss the test against the Giallorossi. Roma were described as unbeaten in Serie A after 10 matches, and Sports Illustrated said Roma remain unbeaten in Serie A while United host Roma this Tuesday, November 3, for the fourth matchday of the Champions League group stage.
Martinez, dressing room
Carrick insisted he had "no concerns" about Lisandro Martinez’s commitment, and he said, "Things happen in football. Sometimes you make mistakes. The commitment is not an issue."
Carrick was not concerned about Martinez’s attitude despite the defender’s outburst aimed at the Manchester United hierarchy, and Carrick said, "I've got no concerns about commitment at all."
Mainoo told reporters that he expects "ups and downs" and said United can bounce back from setbacks, while Carrick said the dressing room is "in a good place" despite the club’s worst run of results.
Sports Illustrated said Bruno Fernandes was suspended for criticizing the coaching staff’s plans after the defeat to Como, and it said the atmosphere within the squad was tense as the Roma match approached.
Football Italia said Carrick dismissed suggestions that Martinez was not in the right headspace, quoting Carrick as saying, "Nah, I’ve got no concerns about commitment at all."
Job, points, pressure
Carrick told reporters he is not feeling pressure despite United’s dismal run, and he said, "No, not at all," as he prepared for Roma. BBC said United go into Tuesday’s game without a win in nine matches in all competitions and that it is their worst run since 1988-89, while it also said there is a growing feeling Carrick will lose his job during the forthcoming international break. United sit 17th in the Premier League with seven points from nine games and are outside the relegation zone on goal difference, while the board opted to keep Carrick in charge even after defeats to Como, Bournemouth and Chelsea.
Martinez is suspended for the visit of Unai Emery’s men following his red card at Stamford Bridge, and Carrick will be without Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and Benjamin Sesko for the visit of Roma. United’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages remain alive if they secure a win against Roma, and Carrick framed the match as a chance to change the narrative of the season.