Carrick warned: European football could end honeymoon

Rene Meulensteen fears the extra games of Champions League football will test Michael Carrick's squad management.

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What happened. Former Man Utd coach Rene Meulensteen warned Michael Carrick that the added fixture load from Champions League football could derail his success at Old Trafford.

• Carrick led United to Champions League qualification last season.
• Meulensteen says last season's once-a-week games aided recovery.
• This season's volume of games will be completely different.

“The number of games they're going to be playing is something completely different to last season.”

— Rene Meulensteen

Carrick must manage his squad well to avoid a drop-off in form this season.

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