Carrick’s Shea Lacey decision sparked Man Utd comeback vs Roma but it also exposed him

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Michael Carrick rolled the dice on Shea Lacey against Roma, and it worked out spectacularly, or did it? Going down by two goals in the first 20 minutes was the expected script, but the second-half comeback wasn’t on anybody’s menu at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes‘ penalty had already cut the deficit to half in the second half, but it was Shea Lacey who teamed up with Matheus Cunha to change the game.

It merits credit to Michael Carrick, who sensed the momentum of the game and made that change, but in the process, it exposed him. Lacey was magical after coming off the bench, but those who watch United regularly already know that he makes an impact every time he is given a chance.