{
  "id": 19206339,
  "title": "Javier Hernández defends Michael Carrick, calls on Man Utd players to ‘give your life for this club’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/javier-hernandez-defends-michael-carrick-calls-on-man-utd-players-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:53:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/javier-hern-ndez-defends-michael-195358337.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Mexico international and Manchester United striker Javier Hernández has defended former teammate and current manager Michael Carrick, urging his fellow players to \"give your life for this club.\" Speaking to Sky Sports prior to United's 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, Hernández expressed confidence in Carrick, stating that the team should support him rather than complain about the tactics. Hernández praised Carrick's composure under pressure and his ability to manage difficult situations, emphasizing that the players must focus on their performance once on the field, as the manager can only offer advice. Despite United's poor start to the season, with the team currently 18th in the Premier League, fans have shown support for Carrick during and after games. However, the same cannot be said for the players, who have faced booing and negative chants. Despite the criticism, Hernández believes that players must prove their worth regardless of the tactics or management style, and that they should give everything for the club, as it may be one of their best or most defining chapters in their careers.",
  "summary": "Longtime Manchester United striker Javier Hernández has come to Michael Carrick's defense, calling on the players to 'give your life for this club' ahead of the international break",
  "key_points": [
    "Javier Hernández defends Michael Carrick.",
    "Urges teammates to 'give your life for this club'.",
    "Manchester United currently 18th in Premier League."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}