Akpom says Man Utd legend Carrick is the manager he's been dreaming of his whole career 

Chuba Akpom has credited Manchester United legend Michael Carrick for the resurgence of his career at Middlesbrough. 

Akpom joined Middlesbrough from  PAOK in the summer of 2020 but failed to hit the ground running, scoring 5 goals in 38 Championship games.

The former Arsenal youth teamer has been impressive in the Championship this season, scoring 28 goals in 36 appearances, 24 of which have come under Michael Carrick who succeeded Chris Wilder in October.

The former Manchester United coach and legend has deployed Akpom as an attacking midfielder, playing behind Cameron Archer.

Speaking post-match after Boro defeated Hull City on Wednesday night, Akpom told Sky Sports: "Massively, I think he's the manager I've been dreaming of my whole career.

"Immediately when he came in, he put me in a 10 role and he just gave me the license to roam around. You see on the pitch I'm just roaming right to left and he's given me that freedom to go out there and express myself. I appreciate that so much.

"Honestly, he's just a pleasure to work with. I go out there and I give 110 percent and I want to fight for the manager because he's shown so much trust and confidence in me.

"I really appreciate it, so I just had to dedicate that to the gaffer.

Akpom along with being the Championship top scorer this season has equaled and broken the record for most consecutive goals scored at home in a season in the English second tier.
    

    
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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