Manchester United legend and former manager Michael Carrick says he still goes and supports the team.
Speaking to Eurosport television, Carrick gave Erik ten Hag and his backroom staff a vote of confidence, backing the Dutchman to succeed where his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solksjaer failed.
Of Ten Hag, the former United midfielder said: “He’s a good manager.”
“He has done very well at Ajax actually. Only time will tell if you know.”
On his hopes for United this season, the 41-year-old wished his former team the best of luck.
He told Eurosport: “A lot of people there [Manchester United] and I still go and support them. Hopefully, they have a really good season and many seasons beyond that.”
However, he warned United fans that success would not come cheap and said there would be plenty of bumps in the road.
“I think that is so extreme. I think that really is football. I think that’s the world now. ”
“Everyone wants things now, instantly. And whether it’s football, business, patience levels seem to be getting lower and lower.”
However, he didn’t have much hope that Ten Hag’s team would fight for the title or make it into the top four. He attributes this to the toughness of the league as the top teams are further away than the rest.
The former England international insisted the Red Devils will remain in the top six list.
United fans are hoping the team will set out to prove the former midfield master wrong and make a strong case for the top four.
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