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Carrick not distracted by speculation over United future

Carrick not distracted by speculation over United future

Summary

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said speculation about his job would not affect preparations for the Champions League match against Roma. United have gone nine games without a win, and Carrick and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said the players remain committed as the team tries to recover.

Key Facts

  • United are winless in nine matches, their longest such run in 38 years.
  • The club has one win and seven points from its first nine Premier League fixtures and sits above the relegation zone on goal difference.
  • United host Roma in their fourth Champions League league-phase match on Tuesday.
  • Carrick said the talk about his future would not influence the team’s preparation or the match.
  • Carrick said the players remain committed despite their 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
  • Lisandro Martinez was sent off and conceded a penalty during the Chelsea defeat.
  • United’s only win since August was a 4-0 victory over Sabah on September 10.
  • Mainoo said the players must support Carrick and fight together to get through the team’s poor run.
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