Dead man walking Michael Carrick looks grey & tired as Man Utd flatline… but almost every player is letting boss down

Samuel Luckhurst argues that Manchester United manager Michael Carrick looks increasingly worn down as his squad continues to underperform following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite taking the lead through Bryan Mbeumo and facing ten men after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off, United conceded a late equalizer to Dominic Solanke. Luckhurst contends that while Carrick's departure feels inevitable, the players are primarily responsible for the team's struggles.

The writer criticizes several key players, asserting that Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Senne Lammens, and Kobbie Mainoo are severely letting the manager down. Luckhurst also questions recruitment decisions overseen by director of football Jason Wilcox, including moves for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. In response to the growing pressure, Carrick defended his squad post-match, insisting he does not feel let down by player mistakes and stating it is his duty to guide them through their difficulties.