Michael Carrick Aims for Defensive Improvement Ahead of Champions League Match

Michael Carrick, the manager of Manchester United, is focusing on improving his team's defensive performance as they prepare to face Como in the Champions League. Carrick acknowledged the team's struggle to maintain clean sheets, having achieved this only once in their last ten matches, which included a recent draw against Leeds.

In his pre-match press conference, Carrick noted the importance of defensive stability, highlighting that the team managed only six clean sheets during his tenure last season. He pointed out that continuity in player selection has been challenging, with multiple players filling the left-back position due to injuries and suspensions.

As the team heads into the match against Como, Carrick confirmed that defender Matthijs de Ligt is fit to play after recovering from a long-term injury. However, the squad remains stretched, with several key players unavailable, including Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro. Carrick expressed confidence in his squad's ability to adapt and improve defensively.