Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has spoken about his future at Old Trafford
Manchester United will have the luxury of watching their Premier League rivals in action this weekend. Michael Carrick’s side are set to play Everton on Monday night.
The absence of a weekend game means that United will know what is required to stay in the top four when they take on David Moyes’ team at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Carrick has made an impressive start as interim boss, winning four of his five games in charge, and will be eager to maintain momentum as the club aim to return to the Champions League.
The new United boss is so far making a compelling case to be given the job permanently. While the club hierarchy mull over their next managerial decision, Carrick’s immediate focus will be on earning a victory over Everton.
Away from Old Trafford, United loanee Marcus Rashford has shared an update about his time at Barcelona. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at some of the biggest headlines surrounding the club.
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Marcus Rashford update
Marcus Rashford has given an update on his recovery from a knee injury after being sidelined for Barcelona in recent weeks. The England international has scored 10 and provided 13 assists in 34 games but has been absent for his parent club’s last two games.
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A Barcelona club statement on Thursday confirmed that Rashford had returned to training. The 28-year-old followed up by posting an update showing pictures of himself back among the squad on Instagram alongside the caption: “Back on the grass after a few weeks out.”
The transfer agreement between United and Barcelona includes a £26million buyout clause. Rashford has been vocal about his desire to stay at the Camp Nou, despite claims that United’s change of manager could lead him to remain with his boyhood club.
Barcelona have struggled during the United forward’s brief spell out injured, losing to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Rashford will hope to be fit enough to reclaim his place in the team for their home game against Levante on Sunday.
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Michael Carrick planning for long-term
It remains to be seen whether Michael Carrick will have a role to play in helping to decide Rashford’s future in the summer transfer window. However, the interim boss has made it clear he is already planning for the long-term during his time in the United dugout.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Carrick said: “It’s not a stock answer – for me, it’s the ultimate role. I’m really enjoying it, I love what I’m doing. I’m fortunate. I feel privileged to be in the position I am, but it’s not the fact that I believe I can do it and I’m here to do it.
“I said it when I came in – there’s the sentimental side of that, of understanding the role and coming through the club and being here and loving the club and being a supporter and all that side of it is one thing. But, actually, I’m here to do a job now and to make a good team and be successful.
“I don’t decide how long that’s going to be but I love being here and and while I’m here, I’ll give everything I can. And I always plan for the long-term future for the benefit of the football club. That’s how I believe it should be.”
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