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Manchester United: Schmeichel says Carrick is not under threat

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes manager Michael Carrick is not under immediate threat despite the team’s difficulties in the Premier League. After a 1-1 draw against Leeds and a run of six matches without a win, the club’s leaders are said to remain confident in his ability to lead the club, according to comments by Schmeichel reported by the Daily Post.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes manager Michael Carrick is not at risk of being sacked in the short term, the Daily Post reports. He says the club’s leadership remains confident in the former midfielder’s ability to become the club’s manager in the future.

Carrick led Manchester United to third place in the Premier League the previous season and qualification for the Champions League. The club then appointed him permanent manager over the summer, after his interim spell in charge of the team.

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