Carrick hits back at 'lazy' criticism after United defeat

United's boss defends his captain and insists one loss doesn't define the season.

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What happened. Michael Carrick dismissed criticism of Manchester United's opening-day defeat at Hull as 'lazy and easy', and defended his captain Bruno Fernandes' leadership.

• Carrick said it was 'lazy and easy' to say everything was wrong with United.
• He was asked about the leadership of Fernandes and Tielemans.
• United will be without Carlos Baleba against Ipswich.

“it was 'lazy and easy' to say everything was wrong with Manchester United”

— Michael Carrick

Carrick insists the defeat is just one game, with United facing Ipswich next.

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