Caretaker manager Michael Carrick claims United needed the win against Villarreal for confidence, as he hails the positive impact of Tuchel in Chelsea.
Manchester United caretaker coach Michael Carrick has stated that his side need the win in the Champions League to gain more confidence.
The former United captain was in charge in the 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League.
Speaking ahead of their travel to the West London to play Thomas Tuchel’s Blues Carrick stated the win is a boost for them.
On the win in Champions League.
“It was a big boost for us, of course it was, it was a much-needed win for a lot of reason, mainly, first and foremost, for the players to have that feeling again and get that little bit of confidence back, that little bit of belief, which, for sure, we lost.
“It’s another massive game for us, Tuesday was a huge game, but it’s another massive game. These are the games you’ve got to enjoy, embrace putting yourself in these positions and test yourself against a team that’s playing very well, very well.
“Whatever individuals are on the pitch for them, in recent times, they’ve looked dangerous, they’ve looked a good team and obviously had some really terrific results. So it’ll be a test for us and I’m looking forward to it.”
Michael Carrick also hails the impact of Thomas Tuchel in the Chelsea’s team has he have had a positive start with the Blues.
On Tuchel’s impact.
“You’ve got to be hugely impressed by the way they go about things. Obviously, I’ve watched quite a bit of them. Super intense, well-organised, really good movement across our back line, their front line and very good at connecting with the midfield, with the back three building out and connecting in midfield.
“The wing-backs are really aggressive and test your backline and stretch you across the pitch. They’ve got a really good balance going at the moment, confidence is high and you can see that.
“They’ve had some really terrific results and so they’re on a high and I’m well aware of the challenges we face but, you know, as I said before, I’m looking forward to it because it’s a big test and a big challenge but we feel we can go there and get a good result, no doubt. We have to believe that.”
