“Not nice, it hurts a lot”: Carrick opens up on painful moment in Man United’s Tottenham draw

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has shared his thoughts on the frustrating 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Carrick admitted that the initial half of the game was challenging, with the team struggling to find their rhythm. Despite this, he saw improvement in the second half, crediting the players for turning the match around and taking a commanding lead. However, Carrick lamented United's inability to capitalize on that momentum, as they were undone by two late goals scored by Dominic Solanke.

The coach acknowledged the boos from the home crowd during halftime and full-time, expressing that it was not nice and hurt a lot, as he cares deeply for the club. However, he understood the fans' disappointment, emphasizing that the reality of their current position was what mattered most. Carrick stressed the need for the United squad to regroup and focus on winning games going forward.

The team now stands with just six points from their opening six games, marking the worst start to a top-flight season in 40 years. United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.