Man Utd news: Michael Carrick's drastic step to halt slump as 'misjudged' star gets apology, tell me about this news in (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-michael-carricks-37721585)
01-10-2026
Here is a summary of the main points reported in the Daily Star article:
1. Michael Carrick’s “Drastic Step”Form & Injury Crisis: Manchester United have endured a rough start to the season, collecting only five points from their first five Premier League games (leaving them in 12th place) and getting knocked out of the Carabao Cup. The squad has also been hampered by injuries to key players, including Bruno Fernandes, Noussair Mazraoui, and Patrick Dorgu.
Behind-Closed-Doors Friendly: To stop the slump and assess his squad during the international break, Carrick arranged a private friendly match against Swiss club Lausanne-Sport (another team under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership). This fixture aims to test tactical tweaks and get players up to speed before facing Tottenham Hotspur.
Initial Criticism: Striker Benjamin Sesko missed United’s draw against Fulham before the international break due to a shin problem. On his Stick to United podcast, Wayne Rooney had initially questioned Sesko’s commitment, stating that as United’s number 9 in must-win fixtures, a player should push through the pain unless physically impossible.
The Apology: After details emerged showing the true severity of Sesko’s injurywhich also forced him to withdraw from the Slovenia national teamRooney publicly walked back his comments and apologized on the podcast, admitting he had misjudged the situation: “So, I apologise, Sesko. I apologise if I misjudged you. Sorry.”