Michael Carrick spoke at a press conference at Carrington after two damaging defeats in a week. CaughtOffside described Carrick as the Manchester United manager and said most people were not expecting him to still be in a job after those results.
What Carrick said at Carrington
Carrick said he had spoken with the players. He said: "I spoke with the players and I have to say, the boys are hungry."
His message on the squad
Carrick said: "We’re hurting because we haven’t won enough football games, but there’s an intensity, there’s a bit of an edge, there’s a disappointment, there’s a hunger to do better."
Results and talks after the defeats
CaughtOffside said Manchester United had dismal performances against Como and then Bournemouth. CaughtOffside also said the under-pressure coach has had clear the air talks with Bruno Fernandes since those defeats.
Next match
CaughtOffside said Manchester United play Chelsea on Saturday.
