Former Man United star speaks out on Carrick’s future and need for 2-3 more signings

Manchester United should stick with Carrick and give him more signings

“That said, the players have started slowly and sloppily, and that needs to change. They have to play at a higher tempo and move the ball faster.”

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Most United fans will surely still agree with this view for the time being, even if some will be starting to lose patience with Carrick.

The 45-year-old really looked like a smart appointment after his strong interim spell, so it seems rash to be thinking seriously about getting rid of him now.

Still, standards and expectations are high at United, so Carrick will likely be aware that he has to turn things around quickly or these conversations will likely continue.