Michael Carrick hopes Man United win will be ‘a boost’ for Sir Alex Ferguson after former manager taken ill

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital ahead of kick off at Old Trafford (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Michael Carrick has said that he hopes Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool will be a boost for Sir Alex Ferguson after his predecessor was taken to hospital before the game.

Ferguson had been due to watch the Premier League encounter at Old Trafford before falling ill ahead of a kick off, with the 84-year-old taken into medical care as a precaution.

The Scot is thought to be recovering and should soon be able to recuperate at home. The manager led Manchester United to 38 trophies across nearly three decades at the club before retiring in 2013.

Michael Carrick (right) has wished Sir Alex Ferguson well (Getty)

Carrick worked under Ferguson after joining as a player in 2006, and is now impressing on the touchline he once occupied. Victory over Liverpool, ensures that Manchester United will be back in next season’s Champions League.