Michael Carrick says he is not bothered by pressure after latest setback

Michael Carrick has stated that he is not bothered by the pressure following his team’s recent disappointing performance. Speaking after the match, he expressed confidence in the players and the club’s progress, acknowledging the challenges but focusing on moving forward.

Carrick said, "Of course we can turn it around, we have got some really good players." He reflected on the game, noting that "the longer the game went, the more we had control," and added, "I thought we deserved to win." He also mentioned the importance of looking after younger players, saying, "From a club point of view, looking after our younger players, their welfare, their wellbeing, their exposure, we..." Carrick acknowledged the tough nature of the environment, stating, "Being here toughens you up over a period of time." Despite the difficulties, he remains honest about the situation and the need for improvement. He said, "It doesn’t matter how good the manager is, if you don’t..." and warned, "We don’t need another poor result, otherwise all of a sudden you..." The supporters were reportedly asking Carrick and his players during the match, reflecting the pressure they face. Carrick also highlighted a special moment for an academy player, describing it as "such a great moment for him, for his family, his friends and the whole academy; to have an academy player come in and have a moment like that, gets a bit lost, unfortunately." He concluded by saying that while it feels like a long time ago, it is important to focus on the present and future progress, noting, "We are moving in a good direction."