W. Rooney warned M. Carrick

2026-09-09 13:04 © „Reuters“

Last season, Michael Carrick, who finished well at the helm of Manchester United, has started this season sluggishly.

The Red Devils have only four points after three rounds in the Premier League and are struggling to handle defensive tasks.

In the summer, United acquired three new central midfielders but made no changes in defense.

Former teammate of Carrick, Wayne Rooney, warned Manchester United's strategist on the podcast "Stick to United" that his time could end quickly if results do not improve.

"When you are the coach of Manchester United, you understand the pressure that awaits you. It is also important to understand that the time given to a coach in this club is not long.

I believe the coach must do everything to get the players he wants. Later, he might regret and think about what he should have done differently.

It is clear that the club's main goal right now is to be in the Champions League. We must understand that Manchester United's return to the very top will take time. Arsenal went through this period, but Mikel Arteta showed significant progress every season,” said Rooney.