De Gea backs Carrick with a message of support

Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea has given his backing to Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, who has come under heavy criticism in recent weeks. De Gea shared a photo of the two men taken together at Old Trafford on his X account. The picture was taken before a match in the 2013-14 season, and the post was accompanied by a DNA emoji.

Manchester United lost two matches in a row, going down to Como in the Champions League and to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Following these results, questions about Carrick's future began to be raised. The press has reported that Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte are being linked as possible candidates.

Carrick took charge of the team in January, replacing Ruben Amorim, having previously been a midfielder for England. He and De Gea wore the Manchester United shirt together in 186 matches during which they won six trophies. These include the 2012-13 Premier League title and the 2016-17 Europa League.

De Gea's post shows that Carrick has received support from former teammates during a difficult period. Whether the club can get results in its upcoming matches will determine how the debate develops.