{
  "id": 15794937,
  "title": "Michael Carrick insists he has Man United board's backing amid winless run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/michael-carrick-insists-he-has-man-united-boards-backing-amid-winless",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T20:11:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-carrick-insists-man-united-201135202.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Head coach Michael Carrick remains confident that he retains the backing of the Manchester United board as the team embarks on a crucial Champions League match against Como in search of a much-needed victory. United's recent performance has been lackluster, with only two wins from 10 matches across all competitions. The team enters the game without a win in six matches following former boss Erik ten Hag's critical comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and the club's hierarchy. In an interview with The Athletic, ten Hag expressed his dissatisfaction with the club's decisions, though Carrick maintains that he has no concerns about his position.\n\nCarrick stated, \"I don’t need any reassurance, it’s pretty clear. I know the role, I know my responsibilities. I don’t need anyone else to tell me that or tell me when it’s going well or when it needs to be better. I know that myself.\" He emphasized the importance of winning football games to ensure everything flows and fits into place. United faces a tough challenge against the improving Como side, as eight squad members are sidelined due to illness or injury, and Leny Yoro is suspended after receiving a red card in the recent defeat at Atletico Madrid. Carrick acknowledged the mixed bag of the squad, with some players recovering from injuries, while others remain sidelined.",
  "summary": "Manchester United have failed to win any of their last six matches",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Carrick confident of Manchester United board's support",
    "United winless in six matches after Erik ten Hag's criticism",
    "Six players sidelined due to illness, injury, or suspension"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cesc Fabregas responds to Man United links amid mounting pressure on Michael Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/cesc-fabregas-responds-to-man-united-links-amid-mounting-pressure-on",
        "published": "2026-10-20T17:16:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}