Daily Briefing – Mainoo on Academy impact and match updates
Kobbie Mainoo discusses the role of Academy graduates and trophy ambitions, while Michael Carrick looks for squad improvement following a draw with Tottenham.
Men's team
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal for the visitors, but Tottenham were reduced to ten men when Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off following an incident involving Luke Shaw.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has underlined the importance of the club's youth system, stating that Manchester United is built on its Academy graduates. Mainoo also discussed his aspirations to win trophies under head coach Michael Carrick and expressed his motivation to succeed in the Champions League ahead of the fixture against Atletico Madrid.
Head coach Michael Carrick has stated he expects the squad to improve its recent form. Carrick emphasized the importance of the team's long-term progress and expressed confidence in the players' ability to recover.
Manchester United have issued a guide for supporters ahead of the upcoming fixture against Leeds United. The publication includes coverage details following the recent meeting with Tottenham and updates regarding the scheduled match against Atletico Madrid.
Women's team
Manchester United Women captain Maya Le Tissier was on the scoresheet for the England national team during their latest victory. The defender is currently on international duty away from the club.
Academy
Manchester United Under-19s have traveled to the Centro Deportivo Wanda. The youth side is set to face Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Youth League fixture.
Coming up
Sunday 18 October: Leeds United v Men's Team (Premier League) 14:00 Sunday 18 October: Charlton Athletic v Women's Team (Women's Super League) Wednesday 21 October: Como v Men's Team (Champions League) Wednesday 21 October: Liverpool v Women's Team (League Cup)
Sources
- Manchester Evening News: Kobbie Mainoo reveals what Ruben Amorim helped him learn at Manchester United
- ManUtd.com: Mainoo: United's built on Academy players
- Goal.com: 'It's too much for me' - Michael Carrick’s honest admission about Manchester United job comes to light as sack pressure builds
- Sky Sports: England 5-0 Greece commentary
- BBC Sport: Man Utd suffer heavy Youth League loss to Atletico Madrid
- The Guardian: Solanke strikes late as 10-man Spurs salvage point at Manchester United
- Evening Standard: Why Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off as tempers flared in Man Utd vs Tottenham
- ESPN: Senne Lammens: Man United must get 'sour' taste of late Tottenham woe out of mouth
- The Athletic: 'You see who's really there': Michael Carrick says pressure providing clarity over Manchester United squad