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Kobbie Mainoo determined to support Michael Carrick amid struggles at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Kobbie Mainoo determined to support Michael Carrick amid struggles at Manchester United

Summary

Kobbie Mainoo is set to return to action for Manchester United against Chelsea after recovering from injury. Mainoo has expressed strong support for manager Michael Carrick, who is under pressure following an eight-game winless streak. The situation has been complicated by Bruno Fernandes' recent criticism of Carrick's tactics. As Carrick retains his position, Mainoo aims to play a key role in improving the team's fortunes. His commitment comes at a crucial time as the club grapples with leadership challenges and player performance issues.

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Status Watch

•Mainoo returns to first-team training ahead of Chelsea match.
•Carrick faces scrutiny after eight games without a win.
•Bruno Fernandes publicly criticized Carrick's tactics.
•Mainoo credited Carrick with saving his United career.
•Team aims to improve performance after recent struggles.

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6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano claims Kobbie Mainoo is determined to fight for Carrick after he saved his United career

What they're saying

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Michael Carrick finds himself in a state of limbo ahead of the November international break.On the back of a winless run of eight games, INEOS have certainly lost their belief in Carrick, given they h...
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