Manchester United play Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, before facing Manchester City on Sunday, according to The Guardian Football. Carrick, who won the Champions League in 2008 with United, described the competition as 'magical' and said it's where the team wants to be. However, he acknowledged that the quick turnaround between the two games is 'not ideal'.
Carrick's comments come as United welcome Sabah to Old Trafford after a two-year Champions League absence. The Azerbaijani club are making their debut among Europe's elite, having been in existence for less than a decade. United have made a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, picking up four points from three games, and this will be a testing period for the club.