Manchester United captain Michael Carrick keen to win Super Cup

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Bengaluru, August 8: Manchester United captain Michael Carrick has talked up the significance of Tonight's (August 8) UEFA Super Cup fixture against Real Madrid, insisting he is keen to win the title.

Many consider the match as only a pre-season warm up opener for the Europan Competition, however, the England international insisted the trophy is of more significance and he wants to add it to his lists of medals.

"It's hugely important," he said while speaking to the media.

'I don't think you can underestimate what we've been through to get to this stage and to play this game. It is a big achievement to be part of it. So we are taking it very seriously."

"It is a massive trophy to win at the start of the season and it can kickstart your season. It would be terrific for us. It is not one I have managed to win and not sure if anyone in our squad so we are all desperate to win it."

Michael Carrick and co will look to add the Super Cup to their cabinet as a welcome gift for new signings Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof.

Mourinho will be without key defenders for the tie following the ban imposed by UEFA on the likes of Phil Jones, Dailey Blind and Eric Bailly for their actions during the Europa league final.