- Michael Carrick has been out of action for Manchester United since September
- Carrick released a statement explaining he was suffering from a heat problem
- The 36-year-old claimed he felt ‘strange’ during a Carabao Cup win over Burton
Michael Carrick has revealed his lengthy absence from the Manchester United first team was due to a heart-related problem.
The United midfielder has been out of action since September for, until now, an unknown reason.
But Carrick has released a statement over Twitter, which states he has been suffering from an ‘irregular heart rhythm’.
Michael Carrick reveals his Manchester United absence was due to an ‘irregular heart rhythm’
In the statement Carrick highlights the problem, claiming he felt ‘strange’ whilst appearing in United’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win earlier this season.
The 36-year-old also stated he has received medical treatment for the heart problem, through a procedure known as ‘cardiac ablation’, before reassuring supporters and followers of fitness.
The former England international made it clear he is hoping to return to Jose Mourinho’s side shortly.
Carrick made the announcement through on Twitter on Thursday evening
