Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans has left his support behind Michael Carrickinsisting the players do not want another managerial change despite the club’s disastrous start to the season.
Carrick has come under increasing pressure after back-to-back defeats against Como and Bournemouth, with United enduring their worst run of results since 2015.
However, the club’s hierarchy have opted to stick with the former midfielder, who guided United back to the Champions League during his initial spell in charge last season.
Tielemans, who joined from Aston Villa in the summer, believes stability is essential if United are to turn their fortunes around.
Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of Saturday Premier League In the clash with Chelsea, Tielemans revealed that Carrick played a big part in his decision to move to Old Trafford.
“I came here partly for him, because he wanted me here, he wants me to help the team,” said the Belgium international.
“So I’m very happy that he’s staying and the whole group, we don’t want a sudden change.
“We don’t want a big change that disrupts things more than they already are, we just need stability, we need to keep working hard and then it will change at some point.”
United have won just one of their opening eight Premier League games, with a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como followed by a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth.
Carrick insists United’s players are “hungry” to turn things around
Despite speculation over his future, Carrick insists his focus remains on improving performances rather than responding to criticism.
“My responsibility is the players,” he explained. “The outside is nothing for me to focus on.
“I know what we can affect, I know what we need to improve.
“The boys, I have to say, are hungry. We’re hurting because we haven’t won enough football games, but there’s an intensity, there’s a bit of an edge, there’s a disappointment, there’s a hunger to do better, for sure.”
