Carrick vows to lead Manchester United against Roma despite Chelsea loss
Manchester United manager insists he will remain in charge for Champions League fixture after extending winless run to nine games.
At a glance
- Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Saturday, extending their winless run to nine games
- The nine-game winless streak is the club's worst since 1988
- Carrick said he would remain as manager for Tuesday's Champions League match against Roma
- The manager cited defensive errors, particularly Morgan Rogers' opening goal, as a turning point
Michael Carrick said he would still be managing Manchester United when the club faces Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, following a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. The loss extended United's winless run to nine games, the club's worst such streak since 1988.
Carrick acknowledged defensive lapses in the Chelsea match, noting that Morgan Rogers' opening goal came after the forward broke through the middle of the United defence at a crucial moment in the game. The manager said he was focused on preparing the team for the midweek European fixture.
Why it matters
Manchester United's worst run in 35 years has raised questions about the manager's future, but Carrick is attempting to stabilise the club ahead of a crucial European fixture.
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