Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has spoken very positively about his opposite number Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the game against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Middlesbrough and Chelsea will lock horns twice this month over their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final tie. First of all, Championship side Boro host the Blues tonight in the first leg. Afterwards, they’ll meet again on 23 January for the second leg at Stamford Bridge. Michael Carrick, who’s enjoying his first role in senior management, will now compete against a very experienced individual in the opposite dugout. Blues h…