Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, spoke after guiding the team to a victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the latest Premier League fixture.
Michael Carrick, interim manager of the "Red Devils" Manchester United, said he was very pleased to bring joy to the fans after beating the "Spurs" Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford in the English Premier League last Saturday night. He also gave special praise to Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo.
"I think the first half was quite open at times. We looked dangerous from the start, which was very satisfying. However, we had some problems, and I believe Tottenham played very well in the first half. We had to fix many issues until they were down to 10 men and we took a 1-0 lead. In the second half, we mostly controlled the game and consistently looked to score a second goal. When that happened, it put us in a very strong position. Overall, it was a very good day."
"It was great to see the atmosphere in the stadium and feel the excitement from the fans, which made many leave happy. I know how important that is. It makes us feel good and want to do even better. From a football perspective, delivering good performances and excellent results are the most important. We are just moving forward and not stopping there. Being cautious is something we have talked about a lot, and the players have done very well with that so far."
"Mbeumo’s opening goal was very important. As for Bruno, it would take a long time to fully assess his performance. I think he has impressed the club since he arrived. He had a versatile role today and ended up playing on the left side. The second goal also came from the left after we made a slight tactical adjustment. He is a team player who gives a lot to the team. We know his quality. He loves and cares deeply about the football club and the team, and that is very clear."
"Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo certainly has much more to show, and this is just the beginning of his career. He has gained extensive experience from important matches, big games, and high-pressure situations."
"That will help him develop, learn the game, and play alongside Casemiro, learning from him—perhaps without even realizing it. I think that is part of his journey to learn and improve."