Michael Carrick has spoken out for the first time after being given the opportunity to manage at least one more match for Manchester United.
The manager made it clear that he is not seeking public support from the club's hierarchy:
I do not need any guarantees from anyone. I am fully aware of my situation, I understand the responsibility and everything that comes with it. I do not need assurances from anyone.
In response to a question about whether he was surprised to keep his position, Carrick emphasised:
No, not at all. I am here to do my job, and I desperately want to turn things around. So no, I am not surprised.
The coach also commented on external pressures and media speculation, highlighting the importance of connecting with the fans:
Honestly, I don't really notice that outside noise. I only see what I really need to see. I am not looking for those conversations because they do not help the matter. I genuinely care about what our fans think, what we are providing them on the pitch and the game they are seeing. I know exactly what we need to do to improve, and I don't need someone from the outside pointing that out to me.
Carrick will lead Manchester United into Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. According to multiple media reports, the club's owners and management initially planned to dismiss the manager but could not reach a consensus on a successor.
