Carrick urged Manchester United to excite their fans during the match.

2026-08-15 08:57

Carrick urged Manchester United to excite their fans during the match.


In an interview, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said that in addition to doing his best to win, the players also need to make the fans feel excited and thrilled, and even make them feel uneasy when the game is close.


Manchester United will play a friendly match against Italian giants AC Milan at the Wrocław Municipal Stadium in Poland, continuing their preparations for the upcoming Premier League, Champions League and other competitions.


In an earlier friendly match, Manchester United took the lead with a goal from Zirkzee, but conceded a goal later in the game. However, they eventually won 5-4 against Leeds United in a penalty shootout.


Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said, "The most important thing is that we want to win, but at the same time we also want to make the game exciting and anticipated. In the past few months, the word I've heard most often when interacting with fans in away games is 'excitement'."


"Everyone craves something unpredictable when watching a game, including the possibility of something special happening and things that everyone really wants to see. I want the team to have that feeling. That's why we love football and this club. Sometimes we choose a difficult path, but there's always an exciting feeling in it. I know very well that we need to do that in a specific way."


Carrick emphasized, "But of course, winning is the most important thing, and we must strive to win as much as possible. I think the great teams of the past were very exciting, playing at a very fast pace. They attacked quickly, tracked back quickly, and always fought as a team."


"Ultimately, everyone wants the team to dominate the game and beat them in the heat of battle. If the game requires players to fight and persevere, then the team must have that team spirit and fighting will. If we're talking about a great team, then we have to be able to do all sorts of different things while keeping the fans on the edge of their seats and looking forward to it. That's a very important part of pushing yourself to the limit."


Furthermore, when discussing the impact of the new signings on Manchester United, Carrick said, "I think we've improved in many ways, and part of that is thanks to the experience we gained last season. So it's not just about the changes brought about by the new players."


"Everything we went through last season has helped us further improve our existing players, both in terms of maturity and experience. Of course, with the addition of new signings, I think André Santos and Tielemans will bring a great boost to the team after coming to the midfield."


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