Michael Carrick has sent his best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson after the legendary former Manchester United manager was taken to hospital before Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
The interim boss said learning of Sir Alex being taken ill impacted him prior to the 3-2 victory at Old Trafford.
Carrick said: "I did hear about it before the game. All I can say is I was very affected by it, the news.
"And then we just hope he's all right. I just don't know the latest but we hope for him to be in good shape and we wish him all the best and certainly thinking of him."
Carrick sent his best wishes to his former boss
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Ferguson, 84, received medical treatment at the ground before being transported to hospital by ambulance.
Eyewitnesses on the ground reported the former manager appeared to be "okay" despite the alarming incident.
Manchester United have not issued any statement regarding the health scare and declined to comment.
Carrick acknowledged he had received no further information about his former boss's status following the match.
Eyewitnesses at the ground reported that the former manager appeared to be 'okay' despite the alarming incident
| PAHe said: "I haven't got any updates. So I don't know the latest as we stand now.
"I did hear about it before the game. All I can say is I was very affected by it, the news.
"And then we just hope he's all right. I just don't know the latest but we hope for him to be in good shape and we wish him all the best and certainly thinking of him.
"Hopefully, the result, when he hears about it, gives him a good boost."
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| REUTERSThe victory over Liverpool proved crucial, securing United's place in next season's Champions League with three matches still remaining in the campaign.
It marked Carrick's 10th win from 14 games since taking the reins at Old Trafford, a run that has transformed the club's European prospects.
Carrick's record since his appointment has been remarkable, with the interim boss maintaining a perfect winning streak against the rest of the Premier League's top five.
Victories over Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa preceded Sunday's triumph against Liverpool, cementing his credentials for the permanent role.
United beat Liverpool yesterday at Old Trafford 3-2
| GETTYUnited now sit third in the table, six points ahead of their Merseyside rivals in fourth, having suffered just two defeats under Carrick's stewardship.
When asked whether he would feel disappointed if not retained, Carrick responded: "We'll have to wait and see.
"I think when we came in, Champions League, to be honest, was a little bit in the distance and we wanted to try and get back into Europe.
"So to be where we are, all the players have put together with three games to spare, is a good achievement."