Open criticism from his captain. Then the captain was benched for the Bournemouth game. On Tuesday, Carrick and Fernandes are said to have made amends, the rest of the squad is also said to have vented their frustration – and received the coach’s own. On Saturday, Chelsea awaits United without changes. There is talk of a game of fate, Roy Keane is convinced Carrick will be sacked in the event of a loss at Stamford Bridge. Jamie Carragher believes Carrick is already mentally finished as United manager.
The players know that United are considering options, and Carrick knows that one more loss can change everything. It creates a difficult environment where every tactical decision is tied to his future.
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In an interview on Stick to Football , Carragher gave a brutal assessment of Carrick’s position:
“I don’t think he can ever say it publicly, but I think Michael Carrick would want to resign. I really want to.
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Carragher then questioned how Carrick can continue to lead the dressing room when the players already expect him to leave.
He added: “These players know that Michael Carrick is not going to be there in two or three weeks. He knows it, they know it, everybody, we know it…”
Hmm.
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