McTominay's Emotional Message to Former Mentor Carrick
Scott McTominay has publicly shared his deep affection and respect for Michael Carrick in the wake of Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal. The Scottish midfielder, now with Napoli, watched from afar as Carrick, in his early days as United's manager, secured back-to-back impressive wins against top Premier League rivals.
Carrick's Stellar Start at Old Trafford
Following a commanding 2-0 home win against Manchester City in his managerial debut, Carrick led United to another significant result by overcoming Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side at the Emirates Stadium. This double triumph has quickly established Carrick's credentials and injected fresh optimism into the club's campaign.
McTominay, who played alongside and was coached by Carrick during their shared time at United before his £25.7 million move to Napoli in August 2024, was not surprised by this successful start. 'No I'm not, to be honest,' McTominay stated. 'He's such a great guy, Michael. I've got so much love and respect for him.'
Acknowledging Broader Influences
The midfielder extended his praise to other key figures from his development at United, highlighting the collective impact of Carrick, Kieran McKenna, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 'Him and Kieran McKenna and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer helped me so much in that period where they were at Manchester United and I wish them nothing but the absolute best,' he added.
Reflecting on the recent victories, McTominay expressed pride in the team's performances. 'The two results they've had have been amazing, especially for me to watch. I'm very, very proud of all the players and long may it continue.'
Focus on Consistency and Challenges Ahead
While celebrating the high-profile wins against Arsenal and Manchester City, McTominay emphasised the importance of consistency in all fixtures. 'The games, the big ones against Arsenal and Man City are important but sometimes it's the games that are not so easy away from home against the promoted teams or teams of so-called lesser stature which are probably just as important.'
He concluded his thoughts on United by stating, 'For me, I'm looking forward to watching them and continuing to do well and I wish them all the best.'
McTominay's Current Focus with Napoli
Turning his attention to present duties, McTominay is preparing for Napoli's final Champions League league phase match, where they will host Chelsea on Wednesday evening. When asked about Liam Rosenior's start as Chelsea's manager, McTominay offered measured praise. 'Yeah, I'm impressed, he's obviously a really good young coach who has got good ideas.'
However, he stressed that his primary concern is Napoli's performance. 'For me, I wouldn't concentrate too much on that, it's more about what we do and what we can produce on the pitch tomorrow with the players we have on the pitch. It's going to be a great game and I'm looking forward to it.'
This blend of nostalgic reflection and current ambition underscores McTominay's professional journey, as he balances admiration for his past mentors with dedication to his present team's success in European competition.
