Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has hit back at critics who accused his players of losing motivation before the end of the season following their goalless draw against Sunderland. The manager dismissed claims that the team had relaxed after securing a Champions League spot. This is reported by Goal.com .
In the match against Sunderland, Manchester United performed below their standards and managed to save a point thanks to the reliable performance of goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Nevertheless, Carrick called the questioning of his players' professionalism unacceptable.
Speaking at a press conference, Carrick stated: "Such accusations hurt me. If our players lacked motivation, we would have lost today. Sunderland played very well and put us in a difficult position."
The coach believes that representing a great club like Manchester United is the biggest motivation for the players. He expressed confidence that the team will continue to fulfill its objectives and remain competitive for the remainder of the season.
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