{
  "id": 2407535,
  "title": "'He can touch the heart of the player' - Herrera on Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/he-can-touch-the-heart-of-the-player-herrera-on-carrick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T17:03:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/touch-heart-player-herrera-carrick-170304701.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ander Herrera, the former Manchester United midfielder, reflects on his time with current manager Michael Carrick. Herrera, now playing for Real Zaragoza, praises Carrick's ability to communicate effectively with his teammates. He notes Carrick's calm demeanor and ability to say the right words at the right moment, adding that he can touch the heart of the player. Herrera believes Carrick's mindset and communication skills have contributed to his success at both Championship and Manchester United, helping to bring the team back to Europe. Despite the increased competition in the Premier League, Herrera remains optimistic about Manchester United's prospects, citing the club's resources and depth of talent.",
  "summary": "The 37-year-old saw traits even then that he believed would help Carrick become a top coach in the game, especially with his mindset. \"I wish him all the best because I love the club and I want to see Manchester United fighting for the Premier League and for Champions League.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}