Farke Full Of Praise For Carrick As Leeds Prepare To Host Man United

Farke says Man Utd boss Carrick is doing 'amazing job' despite criticism

Leeds boss Daniel Farke has defended under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, insisting he is doing an “amazing job” despite criticism ahead of their meeting at Elland Road.

Leeds Boss Farke defends under-pressure Michael Carrick ahead of Elland Road clash...

Leeds boss Daniel Farke heaped praise on under-pressure Michael Carrick ahead of their clash at Elland Road on Sunday, October 18.

The West Yorkshire side have made an impressive start to the campaign, sitting seventh with nine points from their opening six Premier League games.

“Right now we have someone, a really young, promising manager who’s done an excellent job at Middlesbrough, and he came in last season in a situation and helped a lot to stabilise the club, helped a lot to steady the ship, and has done an amazing job.

“After six game days, when they didn’t have a horrendous start but, of course, by their perception they want to fight for the title, the criticism starts already. I don’t like it.

 

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“If we have young, promising managers, let’s also look a bit after them, especially ones that have a British passport.

“Keep in mind what he has done for the club for many years as a player, what he has done last season in a very difficult situation where many people would also be a bit hesitant, more or less like to, to step in and to help. He has done a top-class job.”