Mbeumo: Carrick calm and rarely angry; hopeful for an amazing season

This week, Mbeumo sat down for an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. In the third part of the interview, he discusses his views on Carrick and his daily life.

Under Carrick, you have a lot of freedom to attack on the pitch. Many players, after joining big clubs, feel very restricted by tactics. Do you feel you have enough space to play?

Yes, we have a high degree of freedom, especially with several forwards who can play in many positions. The movement of the four attackers is very flexible. Sometimes players move into areas where they're not most comfortable, but through daily training, we know what we need to do in that position. The manager tells us that every attacker must be familiar with their responsibilities in different positions. The game situation changes quickly, and this understanding gives us great freedom on the pitch.

So you're not confined to a fixed area, but gain flexible movement through training?

Exactly. Once we're on the pitch, we can switch positions freely without worry.

Is Carrick as calm in real life as he appears on camera? Whether after a loss or a win, his emotions always seem peaceful. Does he treat players the same way?

Yes, he's naturally very calm and rarely gets angry. Of course, I've seen him angry once or twice, but generally, he always maintains a peaceful mindset and influences the whole team with his calm demeanor.

Does this coaching style suit you? You're also someone who's calm and laid-back.

It suits me very well. I personally prefer a relaxed approach to dealing with things, so it works perfectly for me.

I've seen your short-form video accounts before, and you have diverse hobbies. When you leave the training pitch and want to completely relieve the pressure of football, what do you choose to do? I've seen you playing piano, violin, gaming, and watching anime.

When I want to relieve myself from pressure, I choose to play piano. When I play, it's as if the world consists only of me and the music, and everything around me fades away. Of course, I'm also a passionate gamer and spend most of my free time playing games.

When I interviewed you last season, I asked if there was a piano at the training ground, and you said there wasn't.

There still isn't, but the club once specifically borrowed a piano for me to record some content. I played a short piece, but none of my teammates joined in.

Are you very demanding of yourself when reviewing matches? For example, against Ipswich, you missed a good chance but also scored a goal. Afterwards, which do you think about more: the goal or the miss? What's your mindset?

I review both. To improve, you have to face what you didn't do well and where you need to improve, then refine it in the next training session. At the same time, a goal is worth celebrating, and that joy shouldn't be overlooked.

I interviewed you not long after Carrick took over, and you said at the time that the team's morale had been completely refreshed. Eight months later, is this change more evident? Has your mentality really changed compared to when you first joined the team?

The team had a good foundation when I first arrived. From day one, we've been building a stronger team step by step. After last season and the start of this season, the team-building has reached a higher level. We've achieved something great.

In an interview at the end of last season, my colleague asked you to sum up your entire season in one word, and your answer was "decent." Clearly you set high standards for yourself. If you had to do it again at the end of this season, what word would you use to describe it?

Amazing.

For you, what makes a season amazing?

Personally, as many goals and assists as possible; at the team level, giving our best in every competition and trying to win more matches.

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