Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has stated that his team is prepared to overcome their worst start to a season in 40 years. United drew 1-1 with Tottenham in the Premier League, leaving them with six points after six games, their poorest tally at the same stage since 1986. The team will face Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday in an effort to improve on their one victory in the last six matches across all competitions.

Carrick emphasized that his players are eager to turn things around, citing their strong second-half performance against Tottenham as evidence. He dismissed the notion that the current situation is a "disaster," stating that his mindset is focused on overcoming challenges rather than succumbing to negativity.

Despite the team's poor start, Carrick confirmed that Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, who sustained injuries during the Tottenham match, did not travel to Madrid. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back, maintaining that their internal expectations and drive to succeed are the key factors in their quest for success.