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Michael Carrick will face the media for the first time as Manchester United head coach on Friday afternoon at the club’s Carrington training base, ahead of his first match in charge against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday at 12:30 GMT.
Michael Carrick Set for First Press Conference as United Head Coach on Friday
The press conference will be live-streamed from 14:30 GMT on Friday 16 January across MUTV, ManUtd.com and the United App. Both digital platforms will make the media briefing available to watch on demand shortly after the live broadcast for supporters unable to view it as it happens.
Carrick is expected to be questioned about the return of Africa Cup of Nations representatives Amad and Bryan Mbeumo, who have resumed training this week following the elimination of Ivory Coast and Cameroon from the tournament. However, United will be without Noussair Mazraoui, who has secured his place in the AFCON final with Morocco after their penalty-shootout victory over Nigeria.
The new head coach will likely face questions about team news, particularly following injury returns such as Harry Maguire’s comeback last weekend. Journalists are also expected to ask about Carrick’s thoughts on his current squad and his tactical approach for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side.
Saturday’s Manchester derby represents Carrick’s fourth game in charge of United, as he looks to extend an unbeaten three-game streak from his previous spell in 2021. The Premier League fixture at Old Trafford will be United’s first home league match of the calendar year, with members of the club’s media team ready to relay any breaking news from the head coach’s press conference.
