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Carrick in the dark over his future ahead of week of reckoning at Man United

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Man United manager Michael Carrick is focused on the upcoming week amid a poor run of results in nearly 40 years of the club's existence. The 36-year-old midfielder is not looking beyond the next few days as Manchester United faces a nine-game winless streak in all competitions, including desperate performances and fan discontent. The club is on the brink of a two-week international break, which is seen as an opportunity to decide on Carrick's future.

Carrick admitted that he doesn't know what will happen regarding his future, but he expressed his excitement for the upcoming match against Roma in the Champions League. He reminisced about his own impressive performance against the same club in 2007, scoring twice in a 7-1 victory. Carrick's enthusiasm was clear as he looked forward to the game at Old Trafford.

Despite the club's struggles, Carrick remains committed to United. He praised the locker room, highlighting the players' commitment to each other and the club. He expressed his confidence in Martinez, the Argentina defender who had a tense encounter with club officials after a recent loss. Carrick stated that he has "no concerns" about Martinez's commitment, acknowledging that mistakes happen in football and that commitment is not an issue.

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