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Carrick says he is looking forward to United's Roma test despite poor run
Manchester United host Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday as manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure.
United have gone nine matches without a win, their worst run in decades, and sit near the Premier League relegation zone.
In Europe, United are low in the league table after defeats by Atletico Madrid and Como, with only the top 24 teams advancing.
Carrick said he is eager to play Roma, despite the team's results and uncertainty about his future.
He also said the players remain committed to the club, while acknowledging they need to perform better.
Defender Lisandro Martinez is available for discussion after his recent sending-off at Chelsea, but Carrick defended his commitment.
United face Aston Villa on Sunday before the international break, and their next results could shape Carrick's future.
Michael Carrick says he is looking forward to Manchester United’s Champions League match against Roma despite the club’s poor run.
United are without a win in nine matches in all competitions, their longest such run in 42 years, according to theScore.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Old Trafford.
Carrick says he does not question his players’ commitment, but says they need to play better and make better decisions.
United’s Champions League standing is reported differently: BBC says 21st, while theScore says 20th.
- Who
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and his team.
- What
- United are preparing to face Roma in the Champions League. Carrick says he is looking forward to the match despite the team’s poor form.
- When
- Tuesday, following Carrick’s pre-match news conference on Monday.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- The teams are meeting in the Champions League. United are seeking to improve after nine matches without a win.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea, extending their winless run to nine matches.
Carrick spoke at a pre-match news conference and said he was looking forward to facing Roma.
Manchester United are scheduled to play Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford.
- Winless run
- Nine matches in all competitions
- Roma match
- Tuesday at Old Trafford
- United's Premier League position
- 17th, according to BBC; one place above the relegation zone, according to theScore
- United's Champions League position
- 21st, according to BBC; 20th, according to theScore
- Champions League progression
- The top 24 teams advance beyond the league phase
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What people are saying
You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had and what's going on, but genuinely, I really can't wait for the game
I've said it before, the commitment of the players to the club, to me, to each other, I don't question that at all. We need to play better, we can make better decisions, but commitment is not a thing at all.
It was a magical night, I have to say
Of course it's been a tough season. We've not had the results we've wanted, but I feel like we're one win away from changing that.
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Remaining steadfast 👊 Watch Michael's #UCL press conference in full ⤵️