Carrick focuses on Roma match amid scrutiny over United’s form

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick said speculation about his future would not affect preparations for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Roma. United are winless in nine matches, and Carrick said the squad remained committed as it seeks to improve results.

• United have gone nine matches without a win and have seven points from their first nine Premier League games.· 2 sources
• Carrick said questions about his future would not affect preparation for the Roma game and that the team needed to improve its decisions and performance.· 2 sources
• Carrick said he had no concerns about Lisandro Martinez’s commitment after the defender was sent off against Chelsea; he also described the squad as united.· 2 sources