Carrick Remains Confident Ahead of Manchester United’s Clash with Roma
Manchester United will take on Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, with manager Michael Carrick expressing confidence about his future despite a recent setback against Marco Palestra’s Chelsea.
The match is scheduled to kick off at Old Trafford on Tuesday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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This upcoming match is crucial for both teams, as Roma currently holds four points after three games, while Manchester United remains at three points following a 4-1 defeat to Como.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma celebrate scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Roma enters this match with a stronger recent performance, as Manchester United faced another 2-0 defeat in the Premier League against Chelsea.
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In that match, Lisandro Martinez received a red card after two bookings, which included a foul that led to a penalty for Chelsea against Palestra’s side.
Carrick Hopes to Lead Team Against Roma
ITALY – OCTOBER 21: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, during halftime of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 21, 2026, in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Facing increased scrutiny, Carrick recently responded to questions about his future directly during an interview with TNT Sports, affirming his intention to manage the team against Roma.
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“Yes,” was his firm reply.
United has not won in nine competitive matches since their 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK, suffering defeats against several teams, including Manchester City, Brighton, Atletico Madrid, Como, Bournemouth, and Chelsea.
“There is no hiding from the fact that we haven’t won enough games. The boys were in a good place in the first half,” Carrick remarked.
PISA, ITALY – MAY 17: Antonio Conte, manager of SSC Napoli, during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SSC Napoli at Arena Garibaldi on May 17, 2026, in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
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Frustration among fans has grown regarding Carrick’s performance, leading to speculation about his potential dismissal, with names like Italy’s Antonio Conte is among the names being considered for his replacement.
“There is a lot of emotion; we’re a great football club, and we want to win football matches. The supporters come, make a lot of effort, and pay a lot of money to watch us play. You can see from today that the boys had the game in the right place and that things have gone against us,” Carrick stated.
“Things have gone against us, and gone against us in a big way. Unraveled quickly. A lot of emotion right now,” he added.
“We have got to move forward and take the things that worked for us today, a lot of the good things, especially in the first half, and use that moving forward.”
“A lot of the good things in the first half, we’ve got to use that moving forward” Michael Carrick wants Man Utd to build on the positives ahead of their midweek Champions League clash 👀🎙️ @jules_breach | Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max ➡️
