Overview
- Michael Carrick confirmed he met Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel and Avram Glazer at Carrington during an executive committee visit, and said he is working closely with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.
- In a measured press conference before Saturday’s derby, he declined to disclose details of those talks and dismissed outside noise from ex-players to keep focus on performance and results.
- Carrick set European qualification as a meaningful benchmark for progress this season, with his first match in charge coming against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
- Early sessions have been described as more structured and intense, with some players reportedly "hugely impressed" by the clarity of his tactical briefings.
- Reaction from prominent figures has been mixed, with Wayne Rooney offering support and Roy Keane voicing skepticism, while Pep Guardiola noted Carrick’s prior use of a back-three shape at Middlesbrough.