Michael Carrick snaps ‘that’s ridiculous’ and gives reporter death stare in tense interview after Man Utd’s loss to Hull

MICHAEL CARRICK snapped “that’s ridiculous” and gave reporter Jan Aage Fjortoft a death stare in a tense interview. The Manchester United boss suffered the worst-possible start to the new Premier League season. Michael Carrick gave Jan Aage Fjortoft a death stare Credit: Viaplay He refuted his suggestion United showed less desire than Hull as ‘ridiculous’ Credit: Viaplay His dreadful Red Devils side lost 2-0 at newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy both scored headers from set pieces in the first half. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! And that proved the difference, condemning United to the disaster defeat. But fuming Carrick rejected suggestions his side lacked passion at the MKM Stadium. Reporting for Via Play, Fjortoft asked: “I guess in management there are so many buzzwords hanging around like passion, intensity and go for it. “But would you accept that there was a lack of passion in the first half?” The new Old Trafford chief was having none of it, though. He hit back: “Oh, come on. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “That’s ridiculous.” He then stared at Fjortoft in silence. After a few awkward moments, the former Swindon, Middlesbrough and Norway striker replied: “That’s not how you will assess it?” And Carrick doubled down. He continued: “You played football, you understand. “That’s a ridiculous thing to say. “Just because you get beaten, it doesn’t mean you don’t care about it.” After the ex-footballer tried to defend himself, he asked the same question again about desire. Jan Aage Fjortoft quizzed the Red Devils manager Credit: Getty United were undone by two set pieces at Hull Credit: Reuters But Carrick added: “No. Their two goals came from set plays. Other than that, we had opportunities. “That was where the game was [won and lost]. “I don’t think it was passion or anything to do with that. “I think it was just their moments that made the difference in the game.” The bristly exchange came seven months after he was forced to cut short an interview with Fjortoft short after the memorable 3-2 win at Arsenal – because he was summoned to see Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Incredibly, despite Carrick’s worst day in charge, the 2-0 defeat at Hull could actually be good news for United. That is because of a spooky 52-year omen. The last time Hull beat the Red Devils in a league game was in November 1974 – also 2-0 – and they went on to win the league, albeit the Second Division. Comment now