US EditionWhat Manchester United Chiefs Told Michael Carrick Ahead of First Match Against City
Paul Parker warns that Manchester United’s full-backs lack pace and defensive cover, risking exposure against Manchester City’s wingers in Michael Carrick’s first match as interim coach.
- On Saturday at Old Trafford, Paul Parker warned two Manchester United players could get ` 'exposed'` in Michael Carrick's first game in interim charge against Manchester City.
- Reverting to a back four will see Michael Carrick, interim head coach, break from Ruben Amorim, former manager's 3-4-3 system, while Noussair Mazraoui, Manchester United right-back, remains unavailable due to Morocco's AFCON run.
- Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw could struggle with pace against Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo, and Parker warned one-on-one exposure risks grow without an out-and-out defender.
- Parker urged Michael Carrick to seek a performance and instil confidence rather than sit deep and clear lines, warning a negative result could harm Manchester United and Carrick's position.
- United arrive after two disappointing results following Ruben Amorim's exit, and the United Under-21s' Friday squad hinted at selections for Carrick's first team in the derby.
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