Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
Summary
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he does not need assurances about his job and remains focused on improving the team. He backed captain Bruno Fernandes and is expected to lead United against Chelsea on Saturday, despite a poor run of results.Key Facts
- United have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions.
- The club has won two of its 12 matches in all competitions this season.
- United earned seven points from their first eight league games, its worst start to a league season in 40 years.
- Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
- Fernandes was left on the bench against Bournemouth after criticizing Carrick’s tactics following a 4-1 loss to Como.
- Carrick said Fernandes is committed to United and will continue to lead the team.
- United are scheduled to play away at Chelsea on Saturday.
- Carrick signed a two-year contract in May after guiding United to third place in the Premier League as caretaker manager.
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