The first part of the pre-match press conference for tomorrow’s game
If there is no hindrance to his physical condition, Sunday is destined to be a day full of emotions for Casemiro. Can he play in this game? When it comes to saying goodbye to Old Trafford, what do you think?
Casemiro has the possibility of playing. In fact, since I stepped into the team, got to know many people, and started working together, his performance has been outstanding and almost impeccable for me personally and for the entire team. I have said before that he has long known in his heart that he will leave the team after the end of the season. This clear and obvious situation allows him to adjust his mentality and use his full strength in all aspects without reservation. Being able to rely on this state to complete the remaining schedule fully demonstrates his professionalism.
Although he has understood that parting is coming soon, many people will inevitably become relaxed, but he has always put all his energy into the game and tried his best to cooperate with the team and coaching staff. His performance on the field has always been outstanding. In his many years of career, he has experienced ups and downs like everyone else. It is really touching that he can end it in such an excellent state and it can be seen that he has a deep affection with the fans.
Sunday does not seem to be your farewell game at Old Trafford. I know that you are very tired of everyone asking you about your future, but we still have to mention whether your coaching career is about to face the end and whether the relevant arrangements have made a definite punctuation mark.
Indeed, I also understand why everyone is asking. At this stage, there are only two games left in the league. Other than that, I really have no more news to disclose. All situations are within the range of everyone's expectations. At the moment, everyone in the team is aware of the current situation, preparations are still going on as usual, and all my work arrangements this week will not change in any way because of this.
Michael, I know it's not convenient for you to talk too much about the future. However, to take charge of this wealthy team, and even hope to continue to lead the team to participate in competitions, what kind of meaning does it have for you personally? People outside generally believe that if you want to withstand the overlapping pressures from inside and outside the club and take charge of the team, it is definitely not something that ordinary people can achieve.
Manchester United is that kind of football club with unique characteristics and deep inner heritage. I'm filled with pride to be able to come back and play for this team again. I used to be a fan of Manchester United, a veteran player of the team, and an old staff member of the club. It was my inner wish to return to help the team, and when I truly come back as a coach, leading the team to move forward steadily step by step has an extraordinary meaning. Now that the team has successfully returned to the Champions League, such a result at this stage is worthy of recognition, and we are quite satisfied with all the results we have achieved at this stage.
Michael, a lot of fans are also eager to know exactly what your future actions will be. After the team finishes all the games, it has become a common custom for the head coach to go onto the playing field and speak to the fans. So will you participate in that speech at that time?
No matter what the subsequent situation will be, this matter is extremely necessary. Fans are the indispensable core strength of the club. I would like to thank all the fans from the bottom of my heart for their strong support throughout the season, and especially thank you for never giving up during the four months I coached. I understand that people want to ask whether this speech is implicitly a farewell, but let’s not talk about the future for the time being. Just because of the deep friendship we have built together through this journey together, it is worth thanking each other in person. I and all the players have truly felt the enthusiasm of the fans, so this thank you is absolutely indispensable. I will definitely take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the fans.
Michael, you just confirmed that Casemiro is in good health and is not affected. So what is Sheshko's recent situation? Are there any other players on the team with injury issues?
Sheshko's situation is not as optimistic as Casemiro's. The injury he suffered previously has not fully recovered so far. In addition, other players in the team are in normal condition.
Michael, you have been coaching the team for four months. Let’s not talk about your personal future direction for the time being. What results do you think this team can achieve in the next two to three years? What goals should this team set?
In the football field, you always need to have lofty ambitions and high goals. This is also the charm of football and competitive events. After obtaining results, we must hold on to the results achieved and continue to break through ourselves based on such basic conditions. This has always been a challenge that the team will not change. Whether it is the players in the team, the first-team lineup, or the entire club, they must always move forward steadily in a positive and correct direction. The closer you get to the top of the league, the smaller the room for improvement will naturally be, but constantly seeking improvement will always be the core pursuit of the team.
Following this topic, how involved are you in player contract renewals and the team's long-term planning series of events? Are you just concentrating on the coaching work on the field, or are you also involved in related matters?
My personal destination will soon be finalized. We have agreed before that that this matter will be finalized at the end of the season. There will be no changes to the current situation. All situations are already determined. Subsequent arrangements related to it will be announced to the outside world soon.
Regarding the last minor question, in recent times, Steve Holland has received considerable attention from the outside world. He has worked intensively and meticulously on the England national team coaching staff for a long time, where he is relatively well-known. I would like to know what kind of impact he has had after he came to the team? And among the teams you coach, what value does he contribute to the construction of the team?
Horan has extremely rich football coaching experience and has witnessed various scenes in football. He has not only experienced the glory at the peak, but also experienced the difficult situation at the trough. He is calm and thorough, always able to give appropriate and practical advice at critical moments.
In normal times, his calm and calm attitude in handling things deeply infected me, the entire coaching staff, and the players on the team. As I said before, his arrival instilled new ideas and concepts into the team. He relies on his rich experience to protect the team from wind and rain. We use his experience to promote development. This has never been something that we are embarrassed to say.
Prior to this, the club provided the former midfielder with a two-year contract, which also came with an option for a one-year extension. Currently, various aspects are still advancing the relevant process to finalize the specific details of the formal contract for Carrick and his coaching team.
Earlier, that is, this Friday, he was the first to expose the initial invitation. This week, after the club's executive committee meeting, team co-owner Ratcliffe officially approved the decision. At this meeting, CEO Omar Berada and director of football Jason Wilcox recommended that Carrick become a permanent coach.
Previously, Manchester United has been screening coach candidates in many ways. Among them, Bournemouth coach Iraura and Aston Villa coach Emery have been investigated. At the same time, club staff have conducted background research on multiple candidate coaches.
During Carrick's playing days, he played for Manchester United for 12 years, played a total of 464 games, and won five Premier League championship trophies. Many players in the team have also publicly expressed their support for his continued employment.
After the team defeated Liverpool with a score of 3 to 2, Kobe Menu bluntly claimed in an interview with Sky Sports: "We are willing to fight with all our strength on the court for Carrick." Casemiro also stated that Carrick is definitely worthy of the official head coaching position.
Menu became the 229th player in team history to reach the 100-game milestone.
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The first part of the pre-match press conference for tomorrow’s game
If his physical condition is fine, Sunday is destined to be an emotional day for Casemiro. Can he play in this game? What do you think of him saying goodbye to Old Trafford?
"Casemiro can play. To be honest, since I came to the team, got to know and worked with him, his performance has been perfect, both for me personally and for the entire team. I have said before that he has already known the result of leaving the team after the end of the season. This clear situation has also allowed him to correct his mentality and do his best in all aspects. Being able to complete the remaining schedule in this state is enough to reflect his professionalism.
Even though many people knew that the farewell was coming, many people would inevitably feel relaxed, but he always devoted himself to the game, fully cooperated with the team and the coaching staff, and his performance on the field was always online. Over the years, he has gone through ups and downs like everyone else in his career, and it is really touching to be able to end it in such a good state and see the deep friendship between him and the fans. "
Sunday doesn't appear to be your farewell game at Old Trafford. I know you're tired of everyone asking you about your future, but we still have to mention it. Is your coaching career coming to an end? Have relevant arrangements been clearly determined?
"To be honest, I understand everyone's questions. There are only two games left in the league. I have no more news to disclose other than that. Everything is as expected. Everyone in the team is aware of the current situation and preparations are proceeding as usual. All my work arrangements this week will not change in any way."
Michael, I understand that you don't feel comfortable talking too much about the future. But what does it mean to you personally to be in charge of this giant team and even hopefully continue to lead the team in the competition? The outside world also feels that it is definitely not something ordinary people can do if they want to withstand the heavy pressure from inside and outside the club and take charge of the team.
"Manchester United is a unique football club with great heritage. I am very proud to return to the team and play for it. As a former fan, former player and old employee of the club, it is my wish to return to help the team; but to truly return as a coach and lead the team to move forward steadily is of great significance. Now that the team has successfully returned to the Champions League, this phased achievement is worthy of recognition, and we are very satisfied with all the results achieved at this stage."
Michael, fans are also eager to know what your future holds. After the team's final game, it has long been customary for the coach to go onto the court and address the fans. Will you attend the speech?
"No matter what the subsequent situation is, this matter is very necessary. Fans are the indispensable core force of the club. I sincerely thank all the fans for their strong support throughout the season, especially thank you for their persistence during the four months I coached. I understand that everyone wants to ask whether this speech is implicit. It means farewell, but regardless of the future, just because of the journey we have gone through together and the deep bond we have established with each other, it is worth thanking us in person. I and all the players really feel the enthusiasm of the fans, so this thank you is essential, and I will definitely take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the fans.”
Michael, you just confirmed that Casemiro is fine. How is Sheshko doing? Are there any other players on the team with injury problems?
"Sheshko's situation is not as optimistic as Casemiro's. His previous injuries have not fully recovered. Apart from that, the other players in the team are in normal condition."
Michael, you have been coaching the team for four months. Putting aside your personal future, what do you think this team can accomplish in the next two or three years? What goals should the team set?
"You must always aim high in the football field, which is also the charm of football and competitive events. Maintaining the results after achieving them, and constantly breaking through yourself on this basis, has always been the team's constant challenge. Whether it is the players in the team, the first-team lineup, or the entire club, they must always move steadily in a positive and correct direction. The closer you are to the top of the league, the smaller the room for improvement, but continuous improvement is always the core pursuit of the team."
Following this topic, how involved are you in the team's long-term planning matters such as player contract renewal? Will you focus on coaching on the field, or will you also be involved in related matters?
"My personal whereabouts will be settled soon. We have previously decided that this matter will be finalized at the end of the season. There is no change in the current situation. Everything is a foregone conclusion. Follow-up arrangements will be announced soon."
One last little question. Steve Holland has attracted much attention from the outside world recently. He has been deeply involved in the coaching staff of the England national team and is quite well-known. What kind of impact has he had since joining the team? In your coaching team, what value has he contributed to team building?
"Holland has extremely rich football coaching experience and has witnessed various scenes in football. He has experienced the peak glory and the trough difficulties. He has a calm and transparent mind and can always give pertinent and practical advice at critical moments.
His calm and calm attitude on weekdays has also deeply infected me, all members of the coaching staff and the players on the team. As I said before, his arrival has injected new ideas and concepts into the team. With his rich experience to protect the team, we rely on his experience to help develop, which has never been something we are ashamed to mention. "
The club had previously offered the former midfielder a two-year contract with a one-year extension option, and the parties are still advancing the process to finalize the formal contract details for Carrick and his coaching staff.
TA was the first to reveal the initial offer earlier this Friday. After the club's executive committee meeting this week, team co-owner Ratcliffe officially approved the resolution; at the meeting, CEO Omar Berada and director of football Jason Wilcox both recommended Carrick to become a permanent coach.
Manchester United has been screening coach candidates from various sources before. They have inspected Bournemouth coach Illaura and Aston Villa coach Emery. Club staff have also conducted background research on many candidate coaches.
During his playing days, Carrick played for Manchester United for 12 years, played a total of 464 games, and won 5 Premier League championship trophies. Now many players in the team have publicly expressed their support for him to stay in office.
Kobe Menu said bluntly in an interview with Sky Sports after the team defeated Liverpool 3-2: "We are willing to do our best for Carrick on the court." Casemiro also said that Carrick is fully worthy of the official head coach position.
Menu became the 229th player in team history to reach the 100-game milestone.
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