On October 11, Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in the sixth round of the Premier League. Ahead of the match, Manchester United manager Carrick attended a press conference. This article covers the first part of the press conference.

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Hi Michael, it's been a very long three weeks. Before we discuss the big issue that everyone is talking about but avoiding, can I first ask about the team's situation? You've had to deal with so many injury problems. Can you tell us who will be unavailable and who can play?

Yes, it's certainly been a long time since we last sat here. During the international break, the overall situation was mixed. Patric Dorgu had to withdraw, and it looks like he might be out for a few weeks. Mazraoui also withdrew with a knock; he's not feeling quite right yet, so we'll have to see how that develops.

As for the others, Carlos Baleba's situation is improving; he's been training a lot and getting better. Amad Diallo Traore has done some training, Rashford has done some training, and Mainoo has also trained a bit. So within the squad, the situation is indeed mixed. Ben Sesko is still further away from returning given his current injury, so he's not ready to play yet.

It's obvious that the verdict on Manchester City was officially announced during the international break. What are your thoughts on this?

From many different angles and perspectives, this is a very difficult matter to judge and comment on.I think it obviously raises a lot of questions and doubts externally,and while some of these questions have been answered, others remain unanswered.Given that this matter is still ongoing and being processed, and we currently cannot accurately predict how long it will continue, I believe that is all I can say.

But yes, personally, I certainly have my own questions about it.Over a considerable period, this matter has personally affected me in various ways.But with how the case is developing, I don't know what stage it's at now or how it will ultimately end.All we can do is wait and see.What I want to emphasize is that regardless of the final outcome, the sooner this matter is resolved, the better it will be for everyone.

Michael, you mentioned this incident had a personal impact on you.Before the derby, we discussed those classic moments that shaped the rivalry between the two teams, such as Aguero's late winner and Kompany's winning header at the Etihad.How do you now reflect on those past moments?

I think in competitive sports, especially football, the emotions and feelings about winning largely exist in the"moment itself."Whether you ultimately win honors or lose,the beauty of football and the appeal of striving to win trophies partly lies in the entire difficult journey toward that goal.

Then comes the final moment—does the outcome favor you or go against you?Once that moment has passed, it cannot be retrieved or changed in any way.That feeling is precisely what we all crave: to be at the top and become the ultimate winner.That sums up the feeling.

Everything thathas happened in the past remains in the past, but the feeling in your heart at that moment is your most genuine emotion.This is especially true as a player on the field executing the game.I'm confident the fans feel exactly the same, and that's why we all love football—because of the intense emotions that erupt in those moments.

One more question: How important is it to find and implement a clear solution as soon as possible?Without knowing what the potential penalties will be, this creates ripple effects across the league—affecting final standings, European competition qualification, and the title race.How eager are clubs to see this resolved quickly?

Yes, as I said, the speed of resolution is extremely critical.I think it's very obvious to say this.From so many different angles and perspectives, there are too many layers and interests involved.But honestly, resolving it quickly is vital for everyone involved, so that we can all understand what's happening, deal with it properly, and move forward no matter what ultimately happens.

This is an unprecedented situation—being in such a unique position at the highest competitive level with such far-reaching impact.We all really need to know clearly what will ultimately happen,and I think that is crystal clear.

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