Michael Carrick has played down any suggestion of mounting pressure as he prepares for his first Manchester derby as Manchester United manager, insisting he remains fully focused on driving the club forward.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Manchester City, Carrick made it clear that outside noise will not affect his approach. “They’re not putting more pressure on me. I don’t feel that,” Carrick said, addressing questions about expectations surrounding his role. “We want to be near the top. I’m eager to succeed.”
The former United midfielder, who took charge on an interim basis following the club’s managerial change, is set to face one of the toughest challenges in English football against Pep Guardiola’s City side. Despite the magnitude of the fixture, Carrick appeared calm and composed, projecting confidence rather than anxiety.
