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Carrick Shrugs Off Man Utd Sack Talk as He Prepares for Roma Match
Carrick said he is focused on preparing United for Roma despite a nine-game winless run and rising pressure over his future.
On Monday, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick dismissed speculation about his future, admitting people might think he is "crazy" for looking forward to Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford.
United's position remains precarious following Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, which extended the team's winless run in all competitions to nine games—the club's longest such streak in 42 years.
Carrick insisted the dressing room is "a good place," emphasizing player commitment while recalling his 2007 performance against Roma, when he called the night "magical."
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford after being sent off during Saturday's defeat, following his recent outburst against director of football Jason Wilcox.
A two-week international break starting next Monday looms as a potential decision point for United leadership regarding Carrick's tenure following fixtures against Roma and Aston Villa.