What Casemiro told Michael Carrick speaks volumes as Man Utd boss rips up rulebook | Football | Sport

Michael Carrick has rejuvenated Manchester United since taking charge of the Red Devils on an interim basis until the end of the season. The former midfielder has overseen the perfect start to his temporary reign, with United winning all three of their matches under his guidance. He led them to victory in the Manchester derby in his first game in charge, before masterminding a dramatic victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Carrick made it three wins in a row last weekend as United edged Fulham in a five-goal thriller, with Benjamin Sesko’s late winner snatching victory in the dying seconds. Their impressive recent form has brought a fresh wave of optimism at Old Trafford and Carrick has been widely credited with turning things around. He appears to have the backing of the entire squad, including the departing Casemiro.

The veteran midfielder, who will wave goodbye to United when his contract expires in the summer, knew he was leaving before Carrick was appointed last month.

He recently sought out the United boss to thank him for making him feel like a footballer again, according to The Athletic. It shows just how much of an impact Carrick has already had on the group of players at his disposal.

The likes of Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim would call the squad in just 24 hours after playing, but Carrick has approved designated rest days instead.

He has overturned several rules implemented by Amorim, who had banned players from taking holidays during international breaks and prohibited food from entering the dressing room.

The former United boss even stopped his own coaching staff from delivering complex tactical instructions to United stars, but Carrick has done away with those restrictions.

Additionally, he has shortened training sessions whilst ramping up the intensity of exercises and has modified the timing of his squad’s arrival on matchdays.

“He still does demos in passing drills and he still bangs it through the lines like he’s still got it,” said the United defender.

“He was doing the demos the other day, and I think he did two passes. Everyone did about 300. I think his two were the best I’ve seen out of them all! But no, he’s still got it and he’s really hands-on in training.”