Man Utd star reveals Michael Carrick demand was not met in Tottenham draw

According to a report by Mirror Football on Sunday October 11, 2026, Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has revealed that Michael Carrick has repeatedly demanded defensive improvement from his players following their disappointing 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

United appeared set to secure all three points after Bryan Mbeumo gave them the lead, while Tottenham were reduced to 10 men following Rodrigo Bentancur’s red card. However, Dominic Solanke struck a late equaliser to leave Carrick’s side frustrated.

The result extended United’s difficult start to the season, with the Red Devils managing just one win from their opening six league matches, according to the report.

Speaking after the game, Lammens admitted that the late goal was particularly disappointing because United had been in a strong position to win.

“It’s very disappointing,” the goalkeeper said, explaining that the team needed to learn from such matches if they wanted to enjoy a successful season.

The Belgian also revealed that Carrick had been placing significant emphasis on improving the team’s defensive organisation.

“I think it’s a team thing. The manager has been hammering a lot about defending as a team, being able to put pressure on the opposition team, especially on the crosses,” Lammens explained.

Although the goalkeeper felt United had shown some improvement defensively, he acknowledged that one well-delivered cross and a strong header were enough to cost them the victory.

Lammens also stressed that defensive mistakes should not automatically be attributed to an individual, arguing that the team’s overall organisation and collective responsibility were crucial.

United’s inability to protect their lead against 10-man Tottenham will raise further questions about their concentration and defensive discipline, particularly after Carrick’s repeated calls for improvement.

The Red Devils must now respond quickly as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and Leeds United in the Premier League.

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