Michael Carrick says he does not need time away from football despite the pressure surrounding his position as Manchester United manager and continued speculation about his future.
Manchester United face Aston Villa in their final match before the international break, with the club at risk of spending the next two weeks in the relegation zone if they fail to win.
The team’s next fixture will come on 22 November, when they face Liverpool.
Asked whether the international break would give him an opportunity to recover, Carrick said he felt no need for a rest.
“Honestly, everything is as normal for me; there is nothing new,” he said at a news conference.
“During international breaks, the coaching staff and the players who remain at the club always have a little time to recharge and refresh. But I don’t need that – I feel fine as I am.”