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Every word of Michael Carrick’s Chelsea pre-match press conference
TL;DR
Michael Carrick addressed the media before the Premier League match against Chelsea, discussing key issues including Harry Maguire's ban and Lisandro Martinez's appeal.
Key points
- Michael Carrick spoke to the media ahead of the Chelsea match
- United is competing for Champions League spots
- Harry Maguire is banned from the match
- Lisandro Martinez's appeal was discussed
- The match is crucial for United's season
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Every word of Michael Carrick’s Chelsea pre-match press conference
Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
United are battling against the Blues, Liverpool and Aston Villa for one of three extra places in next season’s Champions League, with Man City and Arsenal all but certain to grab the first two.
Maguire’s ban and Martinez’ appeal
The first question was about the FA’s decision to ban Harry Maguire for tomorrow’s match after he already missed the last game through suspension.
“Well, to be honest, there’s not much we can react to,” Carrick said. “Massively disappointed, of course. I think I’ve had a few reasons to be disappointed in a big way over them type of situations over the last couple of weeks or three weeks. But we’ve obviously now got to move on, you know. The decisions have been made, something that we’re really disappointed with in many ways. But that’s it now. We’ve got to move on and we will do.2
He was asked “with Lisandro, there was talk of an appeal over that decision. Did that go in and have you heard anything back?”
“Yeah, I think it’s— we’re obviously disappointed, we didn’t agree with it,” Carrick said.”I think it was pretty obvious how I felt after the game and I still feel that way. So yeah, listen, I don’t want to go into it now. I think it is what it is, you know. We’ve been hit with some decisions and at the end of the day, you know, we’ve just got to accept it and move on whether we like them or not. He’s not going to be available, there’s no chance he can play tomorrow.”
Q&A
What did Michael Carrick say about Harry Maguire's ban?
Michael Carrick addressed Harry Maguire's ban during the press conference, highlighting its impact on the team's preparations.
How is Manchester United preparing for the match against Chelsea?
Manchester United is focusing on tactical adjustments and player fitness as they prepare for the crucial match against Chelsea.
What are the implications of the match for Manchester United's Champions League hopes?
The match against Chelsea is critical for Manchester United as they compete for a Champions League spot alongside Liverpool and Aston Villa.
What did Carrick mention about Lisandro Martinez's appeal?
Carrick discussed Lisandro Martinez's appeal regarding his suspension, indicating the team's support for the player.
