Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo says he has seen manager Michael Carrick become angry only once or twice, offering a glimpse into the character of the man leading the club.
“I have seen Carrick angry only once or twice,” Mbeumo said.
Mbeumo’s comments focus on Carrick’s temperament as the Manchester United manager prepares the team for their next Premier League fixture. The Red Devils are due to travel to Everton on Sunday, 6 September, for a third-round match.
Carrick took charge of Manchester United in January, becoming the club’s manager after previously being associated with the team in another capacity. His appointment placed him at the centre of the club’s football operation and made his leadership style a matter of interest around the squad.
According to Mbeumo, anger is not a regular feature of Carrick’s approach. The forward’s assessment suggests that the manager is usually composed, with visible frustration emerging only on rare occasions.
The description provides a direct insight into how one Manchester United player views the manager’s personality. Rather than portraying Carrick as frequently confrontational, Mbeumo has highlighted the unusual nature of seeing him lose his temper.
Carrick’s position was confirmed beyond the end of the previous season when Manchester United agreed a new contract with the 45-year-old. The deal runs until 2028, extending his time in charge and giving him a long-term period in which to shape the team.
That contract means Carrick’s management will remain an important part of Manchester United’s direction for the coming seasons. His character, as described by Mbeumo, is therefore being considered alongside the results and performances expected from the club.
The immediate task is the visit to Everton. The game will be Manchester United’s third Premier League match of the campaign and will take place away from home on Sunday, 6 September.
Mbeumo’s remarks do not suggest a change in the manager’s general manner. Instead, they underline how infrequently Carrick is seen displaying anger. The forward’s choice of words presents that reaction as an exception rather than a defining part of the manager’s behaviour.
For Manchester United, the fixture at Everton will be the next occasion on which Carrick leads the side in a competitive Premier League match. For Mbeumo, however, the manager’s most notable characteristic appears to be his restraint: anger, in his experience, has been seen only once or twice.