In this video
- Carrick calls it what they set out to achieve: a strong performance individually and collectively, from the starters and from the bench, with a clean sheet and goals at the other end.
- The moment behind the post's title. Not many can offer his physique on the last line and his speed in behind, Carrick says, and after the work to get his fitness back the goals and the minutes are coming together.
- As the game developed the focus turned to giving the young players minutes, which he calls important for the club. The wing-back who created the first goal gets singled out as a threat all night down his side.
- Choosing between in-form strikers is not easy, but he would rather have goals in the team. The group understands that some will start and some will finish games, and that it will change week to week all season.
- All four impressed him, including the player back after a short absence and the half-time substitute who settled straight in. The pair with the most minutes together are showing the understanding he wants to call on.
- The results have not matched the start they wanted in the league, but the performances carry a lot of what they look for. The clean sheet mattered, and he wants the season judged on progression, not game to game.
Michael Carrick press conference after Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Sabah at Old Trafford, the club’s first Champions League match in three years.
Benjamin Sesko scored for the second game running, and Carrick explained what the Slovenian gives his side that no one else in the squad does.
The United head coach also discussed Harry Amass’s minutes off the bench, Patrick Dorgu’s performance at left-back, the midfield partnerships now forming, and where he still wants to see improvement after a mixed start to the season.
