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Fàbregas calls talk of replacing Carrick at Man United disrespectful
Como coach Cesc Fàbregas rejected talk of replacing Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, calling the suggestion disrespectful.
Como host United in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Fàbregas was asked about the speculation at a pre-match news conference.
Carrick is under pressure after six games without a win, while United have won only twice this season.
Fàbregas defended Carrick, praising him as a footballer and manager and saying he had done well at previous clubs.
He also praised Manchester United as a historic club with incredible players.
Como are fifth in Italy’s Serie A after beating Fiorentina 3-1 on Sunday.
Wednesday’s match gives Carrick’s side a chance to end its winless run, while Como will look to build on its strong league form.
Cesc Fàbregas called suggestions that he could replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager disrespectful.
The Como coach refused to answer a question about taking the job at a news conference on Tuesday.
Carrick is under pressure after Manchester United went six games without a win.
Como are set to face Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Fàbregas praised Carrick and said it was an honour to host Manchester United for the first time in Como’s history.
- Who
- Como coach Cesc Fàbregas and Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.
- What
- Fàbregas rejected suggestions that he could replace Carrick, calling the question disrespectful.
- When
- Fàbregas spoke on Tuesday; Como and Manchester United are due to play on Wednesday.
- Where
- At Fàbregas’s pre-match news conference in Como, Italy.
- Why
- Fàbregas said the question showed too little respect for Carrick, a great footballer and manager.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fàbregas rejected a question about replacing Carrick at his pre-match news conference.
Como are due to face Manchester United in the Champions League.
- Carrick’s winless run
- Six games
- Manchester United wins this season
- Two
- Como’s Serie A position
- Fifth
- Como’s latest result
- 3-1 win over Fiorentina on Sunday
- Next match
- Como vs Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday
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«Мое почтение». Тренер «МЮ» Кэррик — о работе Фабрегаса в «Комо»
Fàbregas: Disrespectful to suggest I could replace Man United boss Carrick
« Ce n’est pas une question très agréable » : Fabregas balaie avec colère les rumeurs irrespectueuses selon lesquelles il remplacerait Carrick à Manchester United
What people are saying
I won't answer that question because I think that's not a very nice question
I don't think that shows enough respect to a great footballer and manager like Michael Carrick at the helm of a wonderful Manchester United side
Manchester United is a historical club I know very, very well