Carrick accepts blame for Man United slump, but ‘confident’ of a turnaround

What the report says

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has publicly taken responsibility for the club’s poor run, as pressure rises after a seven-match winless stretch across all competitions. The remarks came ahead of United’s Premier League home match against Bournemouth on Sunday, following a heavy 4-1 Champions League loss at Como on Wednesday that left the team 20th in its group/league-stage table on three points, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on Reuters.

Carrick said he accepted the criticism and described the Como defeat as especially painful, while insisting he remained focused on restoring the team’s identity and standards. He rejected the idea that the squad was divided, even after captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to question the tactics publicly after the loss. Carrick also declined to say whether he had spoken with Fernandes about his comments.

The report says Carrick’s position has come under increasing scrutiny, with speculation about possible alternatives to his job also circulating. He emphasized that United had drifted away from the style and connection they showed during a stronger spell earlier in his tenure, and said he believed the team could recover that form. United are currently 13th in the Premier League on seven points, while Bournemouth sit 15th, one point behind.