Overview
- Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal.
- Players were reportedly blown away by sharper, more structured sessions and clearer tactical demands under Carrick, with an emphasis on positional play and pressing triggers.
- Harry Maguire said he was really impressed by Carrick’s communication and ideas, highlighting a renewed energy in training.
- Reactions from former United figures are split, with Rooney, Ronaldo, Neville and Scholes expressing support as Roy Keane labels the move a job for the boys.
- Carrick previously served a brief interim spell at United in 2021 and managed 136 games at Middlesbrough with a 46.3% win rate.