Kobbie Mainoo makes demand of Manchester United teammates amid Michael Carrick scrutiny

Kobbie Mainoo urged his Manchester United teammates to fight for Michael Carrick "on and off the pitch" to repay the head coach's support in recent weeks. Carrick has tried to shield the squad from criticism during a dismal run of nine games without a victory, only losing his cool after a woeful Champions League defeat to Como last month. Despite that, he has been let down by senior players both in terms of performance and, at times, externally, with Lisandro Martinez critical of the club's hierarchy in one interview, while Bruno Fernandes took aim at Carrick's tactics in Como.