‘I don’t fancy that again’ – Michael Carrick hopes to avoid playing as a makeshift defender for Manchester United

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Michael Carrick is hoping that he does not need to fill in as a makeshift defender for Manchester United.

John O’Shea and Rafael sustained hamstring injuries during the victory over Marseille on Tuesday, which further added to the defensive problems for the Red Devils.

And Carrick, who played in defence during an injury crisis last season, hopes to avoid a similar situation this time around.

“It did get a mention in the changing room,” Carrick told MUTV.

“I said to assistant manager Mike Phelan ‘I don’t fancy that again’.

“It is never nice to get the injuries of course. It is disappointing when you pick up a number in a similar position.

“But I don’t think we are that desperate yet and hopefully I won’t be called upon.”