Carrick expressed his anticipation for the busy schedule and encouraged the players to maintain a desire for more.

Manchester United will play a friendly match against Italian giants AC Milan at the Wrocław Municipal Stadium in Poland. Facing a busy schedule in the 2026/27 season, Carrick stated that the team will adapt better and encouraged the players to maintain a desire for more.

In the 2025/26 Premier League season, Manchester United, after ups and downs and various challenges, ultimately finished third and secured a Champions League spot, which also means that the "Red Devils" will face a more congested schedule in the new season.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said in an interview, "We are probably more suited to the upcoming season because of the Champions League, European competitions and domestic cup competitions. In contrast, we were probably not as suited to it last season. I am often asked how we are going to cope with the upcoming season? But for the players, and of course for me and the coaching staff, we are actually more used to participating in this kind of season than last season when we were playing almost the fewest games."

"So the second half of last season was actually more challenging. For the players, there was only one game a week, and some players didn't even get a chance to play. They would wonder when our next game would come. At the same time, we needed to work hard to keep everyone united and treat them as a whole. There was also a lot of training time. But the new season will be different."

Carrick pointed out, "After the new season starts, training will decrease, but players will have significantly more opportunities to participate in matches. This may be closer to the rhythm we are familiar with in the past. As the games go by, it will be even more exciting."

“One very important element is the hunger that the players have carried over. Last season’s results were certainly good, and we liked them, but we wanted more. People eventually become a bit greedy, and with achievements like these, everyone should maintain that greed.”

In addition, Carrick said, "I hope the fans are looking forward to the new season, and we ourselves are very much looking forward to it. I am also a fan, and of course I am looking forward to the new season."

"What I can tell you is that the entire team, including the coaching staff, players, and all the behind-the-scenes staff, came here with the right goals and are ready to give their all."

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