Man Utd Stumble in Final Pre-Season Game: Carrick Says 'No Excuses'
Man Utd Stumble in Final Pre-Season Game: Carrick Says 'No Excuses'
Manchester United faced a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in their final pre-season match. Michael Carrick remains confident, stating 'no excuses' as they gear up for the Premier League season. Get the full scoop!
Manchester United concluded their pre-season campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 4-2 defeat against Ruben Amorim's AC Milan. Despite the galling loss, manager Michael Carrick remains resolute, insisting his squad is prepared for the upcoming Premier League season, which kicks off in just one week.
The pre-season has been a mixed bag for the Red Devils, with significant victories against teams like Rosenborg and Atletico Madrid offset by losses to Wrexham and, most recently, AC Milan. The match against Milan was particularly frustrating, as United twice squandered their lead and conceded two goals within a three-minute span, sealing their fate.
With an opening Premier League fixture against Hull City looming and injury concerns mounting, some might question United's readiness for a season where they aim to compete on four fronts. However, Carrick is adamant that his side is ready to hit the ground running, even acknowledging that the performance against Milan was subpar.
Speaking to MUTV after the match, Carrick stated, "We're disappointed with today. We didn't play well today. There's reasons for that in some ways, but we need to learn from it, we need to improve." He continued, "Some of the boys were playing their first minutes. There's different reasons anyway. No excuses, we just didn't play very well today. But on the whole, we're ready for next week."
Carrick emphasized the positives, noting that players like Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans completed the full 90 minutes, while Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Lisandro Martinez also saw action. He expressed confidence in the team's preparations, adding, "We've done a lot of work on the training pitch. I think the performances in the games have been pretty good. So, we're still in good spirits going into next week." The true test for Manchester United begins now as they shift their focus from pre-season evaluations to competitive Premier League action.
