Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick says there is no “toxic culture” at the club, pushing back on comments attributed to Erik ten Hag. The Athletic reports ten Hag told the outlet he had dealt with a “toxic culture” in the dressing room, while Carrick responds that there is “a lot of togetherness.”
Other outlets frame the dispute around different aspects of club support and pressure. Manchester Evening News highlights that ten Hag also questioned the backing he received from the club’s board, and notes Carrick disagrees. The Mirror focuses on whether Carrick has received messages or backing from the board amid a winless run, and includes Carrick’s response while he prepares for a Champions League match. Soccer News adds that ten Hag argues sacking Carrick is “not the solution.” Daily Post Nigeria reports ten Hag has advised the club on Carrick’s future, amid Manchester United’s poor run of form.
Overall, the reporting largely agrees that ten Hag and Carrick are at odds, with emphasis varying between dressing-room culture, board support, and managerial pressure.
