Carragher Warns Man Utd After 4-0 Sabah Win in Champions League Opener
Manchester United opened their Champions League return with a 4-0 win over Sabah at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez on the scoresheet.
What we know
- Michael Carrick’s team took control early against the Azerbaijani visitors and began the new league-phase format with three points.
- United are playing in the competition for the first time since 2023-24, when they were eliminated before the knockout rounds.
- Jamie Carragher believes the result does not yet prove United can compete for the trophy against Europe’s strongest sides.
- “Not at this point,” Carragher said, while stressing that United remain one of football’s biggest clubs.
- He said the current group lacks the depth and overall level needed for a long run, suggesting progression from the league phase and a possible quarter-final place would represent a realistic target.
Next step: Manchester derby on Sunday
United now switch straight back to domestic football for Sunday’s Manchester derby. Carrick will hope the emphatic European start gives his side momentum for their biggest immediate test.
