Michael Carrick 'very affected' by Sir Alex Ferguson health scare as legendary ex-Man Utd boss taken to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford
Ferguson's Health Scare
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has admitted to being "very affected" by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital shortly before the Red Devils' dramatic victory over Liverpool. The legendary former United boss fell ill at Old Trafford ahead of kick-off, requiring medical attention as a precaution.
Carrick's Reaction
Carrick, who spent seven successful years playing under Ferguson, revealed that the news of the 84-year-old’s health scare hit him hard. Despite the pressure of the Premier League match against Liverpool, the Scotsman’s well-being was at the forefront of the interim manager's mind throughout the afternoon.
- Sir Alex Ferguson fell ill at Old Trafford before the match against Liverpool.
- Michael Carrick was "very affected" by the news of Ferguson's health scare.
"I was very affected, yeah,"
Impact on the Match
The news of Ferguson's health scare did not distract Carrick from the task at hand, as Manchester United went on to secure a dramatic victory over Liverpool.
