Manchester United star opens up on 'difficult weeks' amid Mauricio Pochettino appointment

Goalkeeper Senne Lammens admits to struggling during Manchester United's poor run, which led to Michael Carrick's sacking and Mauricio Pochettino's appointment.

Senne Lammens has opened up about the difficulties he has faced at Manchester United during a turbulent period for the club. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who arrived from Antwerp last summer to replace Andre Onana, has been criticised following a run of just one win in 11 matches that saw United slide into the Premier League relegation zone.

Lammels has started all but one game this season but has kept just one clean sheet in 14 games across all competitions, conceding 27 goals. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad after departing for international duty with Belgium, he admitted the situation has taken a toll. "It's been a difficult few weeks, I'm not gonna lie," he said. "Keeping your distance and relativising is not always obvious."

The goalkeeper also reflected on the departure of manager Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday before Mauricio Pochettino was announced as his replacement on Friday. Lammels revealed he had a good relationship with Carrick and that the coach's dismissal "hits hard." When United return to action next weekend, Pochettino will take charge for the first time, leading the side at Anfield against Liverpool.