MICHAEL CARRICK admitted he was “very affected” by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson had been taken ill before Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Liverpool.
before the 3.30pm kick-off on Sunday as he was taken to hospital.
Michael Carrick has sent his best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson Credit: Facebook/SoloConnect
The former Manchester United boss was taken from Old Trafford to hospital on Sunday before the 3-2 win over Liverpool Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Eyewitnesses said was “okay” and United declined to comment on the health scare.
and he hoped that the result – which clinched qualification – would give Ferguson a “good boost.”
He said afterwards: “I haven’t got any updates. So I don’t know the latest as we stand now.
“I did hear about it before the game. All I can say is I was very affected by it, the news.
“And then we just hope he’s all right. I just don’t know the latest but we hope for him to be in good shape and we wish him all the best and certainly thinking of him.
“Hopefully the result, when he hears about it, gives him a good boost.”
United will not confirm their next permanent head coach until after the season ends on May 24 but has made a compelling case to be kept on.
maintained Carrick’s 100 per cent record against top six clubs, having previously achieved wins against Manchester City, , and .
Interim Carrick knew of the health scare and was “very affected” by it Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Fergie was taken from the ground in an ambulance Credit: AFP
The 44-year-old’s son, Jacey, appeared to suggest his father could not do any more to earn the job on a full-time basis with posts celebrating United’s win and return to the Champions League.
Carrick also trumpeted his credentials, highlighting United’s seventh-place status when he took charge.
United appointed Carrick on January 13 and they have only suffered two defeats to leave them in third place, six points clear of in fourth.
Carrick replied: “We’ll have to wait and see.
“I think when we came in, Champions League, to be honest, was a little bit in the distance and we wanted to try and get back into Europe.
“So to be where we are, all the players have put together with three games to spare, is a good achievement.
“It has been a step, though. We’re all not over-celebrating it, but whatever’s going to happen is going to happen.
“I can always do my best work for the club and for the players, especially, and try and help them as best as we can.
“And then see what happens after that.”
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