11月4日，24直播网报道，欧冠小组赛第4轮较量中，曼联在一场紧张刺激的比赛中以3比2逆转战胜罗马。赛后，鲁尼在访谈中高度评价了卡里克的出色表现。
"According to Rooney, 'I hold Carrick in high regard, as one would undoubtedly ponder how to turn the tide if in his shoes. Whatever words he shared with the team at halftime, they clearly served as a catalyst for the turnaround, instilling a firm belief in their ability to secure victory in the match.'"