# Carrick: United's crazy but excited for Roma

> Manchester United's Michael Carrick admits his team's struggles but says he's looking forward to the Champions League game against Roma.
- Title: Carrick: United's crazy but excited for Roma · BBC Sport
- Summary: Manchester United's Michael Carrick admits his team's struggles but says he's looking forward to the Champions League game against Roma. Manchester United's…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c933x04ryz4do
- Published: 2026-11-02T16:00:07.741+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, champions league, roma, michael carrick, bryan mbeumo, carlos baleba, lisandro martinez, kobbie mainoo, sports
## Manchester United's form
Manchester United has not won in nine matches in all competitions.
## Carrick's stance
Carrick says it might sound crazy but he's looking forward to the Champions League game against Roma.

> You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had and what's going on, but genuinely, I really can't wait for the game.
## Roma's recent form
Roma's only defeat this season was at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
## United's league position
Manchester United is 17th in the Premier League and 21st in the Champions League table.
## Carrick on Martinez
Carrick says Martinez's red card at Chelsea does not affect his commitment to the team.

> Perceptions are a funny thing. They can make things look all sorts of different ways.
## Mainoo's perspective
Kobbie Mainoo says United is one win away from changing their season's trajectory.

> I feel like we're one win away from changing that.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United's Michael Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to the Champions League game against Roma despite the team's poor form.