"I think we're realistic about where we are at the moment, why I'm here and the role I've got to do. That doesn't change how we go about it in the day-to-day and the focus and making decisions for the long-term strategy of the group. I'm certainly not coming in thinking it's a time where week-to-week, game-to-game, we've got to get through it and tick each one off."
"I think we want to plan to improve beyond this season. All I can control is what we give the players and how we create the atmosphere around the group. That's the main focus and we'll see what happens after that."
"I'm here because I enjoy the role and I wanted to do it and I'm hugely privileged to be in this position."
Michael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United head coach until the end of the season, with 17 Premier League games remaining. He will take charge for the first time in his latest spell against Manchester City at Old Trafford. Carrick confirmed there have been no discussions about a permanent appointment but declined to rule out staying beyond the campaign. He emphasized realistic expectations, daily focus, and making long-term strategic decisions to improve the squad beyond this season. Carrick identified creating the right atmosphere and supporting players as his main controllable priorities. The club gave him the title head coach rather than interim or caretaker.
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