Michael Carrick has rejected Gary Neville’s description of Manchester United as “pathetic”, but accepts that the team must improve if he is to prove his former team-mate wrong.
Carrick, who previously played for Manchester United, said he did not agree with Neville’s assessment of the club. However, he recognised that stronger performances are required and that the team’s current level gives room for criticism.
The exchange places the focus on Manchester United’s need to improve. Carrick’s response challenges Neville’s wording while also acknowledging that the club must show progress on the pitch.
For now, Carrick’s position is that Manchester United should not be labelled “pathetic”, but that improvement is necessary to demonstrate that assessment is justified.
