‌Carrick's return to the dugout is set to see United return to, what would be deemed, a more conventional style that lends itself to more of the players at Old Trafford. Darren Fletcher turns down first-team Manchester United role under Michael Carrick READ MORE :As with any change in the dugout certain players win, others lose out. View 4 Images Chuba Akpom was one of Michael Carrick's biggest success stories as a manager (Image: PA)‌The big winner here could well be Bruno Fernandes. Carrick's most impressive exploits came immediately after he was hired by Middlesbrough, United will hope for the same. Man Utd possible line-up: Lammens, Dorgu, Martinez, Maguire, Dalot; Mainoo, Casemiro; Cunha, Fernandes, Mbuemo; SeskoJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

Source: Daily Mirror January 14, 2026 07:18 UTC