Youri Tielemans explains why Man United squad wants Michael Carrick to stay

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Manchester United's Michael Carrick is under pressure after a poor run of form, but midfielder Youri Tielemans has spoken out in support of the manager, citing the need for stability and the squad's backing for Carrick. Tielemans joined United from Aston Villa this summer, partly because Carrick wanted him to help the team. The team has won just two of 12 games across all competitions this season. United has dropped to 16th in the Premier League table after eight games.

Tielemans emphasized that the entire squad is behind Carrick, stating that the manager has worked hard to put a system in place that the players feel comfortable with. He also acknowledged that some players had expressed frustration after recent losses, but suggested that such conversations should happen behind closed doors. Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes had publicly criticized Carrick's tactics after recent defeats.

Tielemans accepted that the players share responsibility for the poor start to the season, stating that it is a two-way issue between the manager and the players. He acknowledged that the team's fans were frustrated and booed the players after a recent defeat, but said that this was understandable and that the team needs to move forward together. The team has lost to Atletico Madrid and Como in recent weeks, and was booed by fans after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.