Tonight at 23:30 Beijing Time (CEST) Manchester United face Fulham in the Premier League's 5th matchday. Ahead of the match, Carrick gave Sky Sports an exclusive interview. In the third part of the interview (which we've divided into three parts due to its length), he discussed his thoughts on Rashford, Lacy, and others.

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Fans sometimes get caught up in the team's "identity" and wonder what their playing style should be. Take Arsenal as an example; people once thought they were primarily defensive, then they scored from set pieces, and this season they've shifted to attacks from open play. Given the intensity of Premier League competition, is it necessary for you to be flexible and not stick to a single style?

Honestly, I really enjoy it when opponents can't figure out our style; it means we're unpredictable. In attack, we need to be hard to read. We shouldn't let opponents easily guess our next move or identify our main threats.

I prefer the team to refine multiple weapons and create attacks through different avenues. Since January, our attacking performance has been consistently good, with a respectable goal tally. Being unpredictable is a huge advantage.

The media pressure must be enormous this week, with many topics surrounding academy players like Toby Collyer. Many experienced managers and former players like yourself might wonder: do young players of this generation expect too much, too soon? Or is this simply the norm in modern football?

It's hard to generalize; everyone is an individual. Take Shea as an example; a few days ago he made his first-team start and scored. The boy is excellent. He has a positive attitude, the desire to improve and learn, and patiently waited for his chance. When the opportunity came, he was fully prepared and took it decisively.

That's the purpose of the academy, and the moment all the academy work builds toward. Football constantly changes and evolves. Young and older players alike must continually adapt; it's part of the game.

Shea Lacy was born in Liverpool, and after his goal he kissed the Manchester United badge. Could you have imagined such a scene beforehand?

He's been at the club for a long time. It's very rewarding to see a player so connected to the club. That's the value of the academy; Manchester United has repeatedly produced its own academy graduates. The club fosters this sense of belonging, and bringing more academy players into the first team is crucial for us.

As we speak, the England squad was announced, with Mainoo and Rashford included. I want to talk about Rashford. You were captain on the pitch at his first-team debut. What are the differences between the young teenager on the training ground back then and him today?

It's the same with all young people. There's a huge difference between 16 or 17 and 27 or 28, and it should be. People grow, mature, and learn; experiences shape a person. Of course, many of his talented qualities have remained, and over the years he's continuously refined his playing style.

He burst onto the scene, scored two goals in his first two games at Old Trafford, and amazed everyone. I've known Rashford for a long time, and this club has held great significance in his life. I'm glad he's still here.

Finally, let's talk about Sunday's match against Fulham. Manchester United have a good historical record at Craven Cottage. The last time we lost there was in December 2009, and I remember you were on the pitch in that game. Now you have the chance to rewrite that history. What are your thoughts as you head to the away fixture?

I'm really looking forward to this match. It will undoubtedly be a tough game. Fulham played exceptionally well against Liverpool last week and beat West Ham before that. Based on their performances, they should have more points than they currently do. I enjoy playing at Craven Cottage; the atmosphere in that stadium is something special.

But this time you won't have to play as a centre-back.

After that experience, I never want to play centre-back again. There are many memories there, but the game is still difficult. We'll head there to face the biggest challenge, and I'm really looking forward to it as well.

Übersetzt von KI.

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