Carragher doubts Man Utd's UCL title hopes despite 4-0 win over Sabah

Jamie Carragher has questioned Manchester United's ability to genuinely contend for the Champions League title this season, despite their 4-0 opening victory over Azerbaijani side Sabah. The Liverpool legend told CBS Sports United 'probably not just yet' possess the quality needed to go deep in Europe's premier club competition.

Carragher's skepticism comes after United's convincing league phase opener, where Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored in the 4-0 win. The victory marked United's return to the Champions League after their last campaign saw them fail to progress beyond the group stages, with hopes of avoiding a similar outcome in the newly structured league phase format.

The former defender emphasized that while United remains one of the world's largest clubs, their current squad lacks the quality to expect significant success against other elite teams. He clarified he isn't being patronizing but simply assessing their realistic chances in the newly structured league phase format.

With the high-stakes Manchester derby against City scheduled for this Sunday, United faces immediate pressure to prove Carragher wrong. Fans should consider whether recent results mask underlying squad limitations that could hinder their European ambitions as the tournament progresses toward the knockout stages.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/champions-league-carragher-doubts-man-uniteds-title-chances/