Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick said the club must share responsibility for its recent under‑performance, stressing that both he and the players are to blame after a match in which the team struggled to find a foothold.
“We couldn’t find a way to get ourselves into the game. With the ball, without the ball, we were off it,” Carrick said, offering a blunt appraisal of the side’s display.
The former England international highlighted that United were ineffective both in possession and when defending, describing the performance as “off it” regardless of whether they had the ball.
While acknowledging his own role, Carrick added that the burden of the poor showing must also be carried by the players, indicating a collective responsibility for the result.
He concluded that the assessment, though fair, does not fully explain the shortcomings, underscoring the need for the squad to improve its cohesion and competitiveness in upcoming fixtures.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>