Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez speaks out in defense of Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick after Carrick faces criticism since taking charge in January. Multiple reports say Hernandez addresses claims made by former United players who have questioned Carrick’s suitability or performance in the role. The criticism is described as coming from several high-profile ex-teammates, including Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville, who have publicly commented on Carrick’s management. The Manchester Evening News also reports that Hernandez “breaks ranks,” indicating he is not aligning with the views expressed by some of his former teammates. Hernandez’s comments focus on pushing back against the substance or tone of the criticism directed at Carrick rather than reassessing Carrick’s position broadly. Across the accounts, the central points are that Carrick’s tenure begins in January and that the scrutiny involves opinions from multiple former players who once worked with him at United. Hernandez’s intervention is presented as a direct response within that wider debate about Carrick’s leadership and impact as the club’s manager.