Following the 3-2 victory over Liverpool that booked Manchester United’s ticket to next season’s Champions League, the spotlight has immediately shifted away from the pitch and directly onto the dugout.

Interim boss Michael Carrick has brilliantly steadied what was previously a severely rocking ship.
His spell at the club has included wins against Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.

While several names are being linked with the United job, the clear favourite remains Carrick due to his brilliant performances.

Now, one of the most decorated and respected veterans in the dressing room, Casemiro, has publicly demanded that the club’s hierarchy hand Carrick the permanent keys to the kingdom.

Casemiro praises Carrick for his impact

When a five-time Champions League winner speaks, you listen. Casemiro didn’t mince his words when pressed about the club’s ongoing managerial situation.

The Brazilian said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano:

“In my opinion, Carrick completely deserves the job at Man United. I think he’s a guy who has already demonstrated that he has very good qualities to be a Manchester United coach.

“He deserves the club’s total trust”.

Casemiro knows exactly what elite management looks like, having thrived under legendary figures like Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane during his prime years at Real Madrid.

If he genuinely believes Carrick has the tactical acumen and man-management aura to lead United back to the absolute top, the INEOS board needs to take some serious notes.

To truly appreciate the job Carrick has done, you have to look at the sheer chaos he has successfully navigated this season.

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Carrick has turned around Man United in a short time

He steered the Red Devils back into Europe’s elite tier despite a horrific injury crisis ravaging his defensive line all year long.

He managed to keep captain Bruno Fernandes operating at a world-class level, racking up a staggering 22 assists across all competitions, while simultaneously integrating youth and maintaining a fiercely united dressing room.

Carrick hasn’t just survived the interim tag, he has thrived under the suffocating pressure to manage at Old Trafford.

For over a decade, we have watched the Man United relentlessly chase flashy, big-name managers, only to watch those expensive projects inevitably implode.

Carrick understands the DNA and the crushing expectations of this football club. He plays on the front foot, he completely understands the Premier League landscape, and as Casemiro just proved, he commands instant respect from the players.

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Manchester United’s match-winner against Liverpool, Kobbie Mainoo, appeared to take a thinly veiled swipe at former manager Ruben Amorim while praising the transformative impact of Michael Carrick.

Speaking to Sky Sports following his stunning 77th-minute decider at Old Trafford, the 21-year-old midfielder spoke glowingly of the connection between the current squad and their head coach.

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Kobbie Mainoo praises Michael Carrick after Manchester United win

Mainoo, who has been the standout performer since Carrick took the reins in January 2026, highlighted the shift in atmosphere at Carrington.

“He’s played a huge part in it, all the confidence he gives all the players,” Mainoo said, visibly emotional after the 3-2 victory.

“You want to follow him and fight for him and die for him on the pitch.”

The comments have been interpreted by many as a reflection of the fractured relationship between the squad and Amorim, whose 14-month tenure ended abruptly on January 5.

While the Portuguese manager struggled to find consistency, leaving the club in sixth place, Carrick has revitalised the side, leading them on a charge that has seen them climb to third in the Premier League table.

Ruben Amorim struggled to get the best out of Kobbie Mainoo

The contrast in Mainoo’s role under the two managers is striking. Despite being regarded as one of United’s brightest young talents, he was largely overlooked by Amorim, playing just 212 minutes of Premier League football in the first half of the campaign.

It reached a point that Mainoo was even considering a move to Napoli in the January window to secure first-team football.

However, since Carrick’s appointment on January 13, Mainoo has become central to United’s system, starting 12 of the manager’s first 13 matches in charge.

Carrick has built his approach around Mainoo’s composure, intelligence, and passing range,  qualities that were previously underutilised.

Mainoo’s decisive display against Liverpool now stands as a powerful statement of Carrick’s faith, while also highlighting what Manchester United risked losing under the previous regime.

With the midfielder now committing his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract, United have secured one of their most important players for years to come.

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Michael Carrick has quickly gone from interim solution to leading contender as Manchester United consider their long-term managerial future.

Since stepping into the role during a challenging period, the former United midfielder has delivered steady improvements that have not gone unnoticed by the club’s leadership.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Carrick is currently viewed as the “clear favourite” to take the job on a permanent basis.

His calm leadership style, tactical discipline, and ability to reconnect the squad with its identity have made a strong impression on decision-makers, particularly Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group, who are overseeing football operations at the club.

Carrick has revived a struggling Man United

When Carrick first took charge, expectations were cautious. Many viewed him as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution.

However, results on the pitch and changes behind the scenes have steadily shifted that perception.

The team’s improved structure and renewed confidence have been widely credited to Carrick’s measured approach and deep understanding of the club’s culture.

One of the most noticeable changes has been his ability to bring the best out of players who had previously struggled for form or minutes.

Players like Kobbie Mainoo have performed exceptionally well under Carrick, having struggled previously under Ruben Amorim.

INEOS officials have been especially impressed by Carrick’s leadership qualities off the pitch.

Rebuilding morale within the dressing room has been just as important as tactical adjustments, particularly after a turbulent stretch that saw confidence dip across the squad.

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Race for the United manager job is not over yet

As things stand, Carrick appears to be in the strongest position to secure the Man United job on a permanent basis.

His influence on team morale, tactical organization, and overall results has strengthened his case significantly in recent weeks.

However, the final decision has yet to be made, and the club’s leadership is expected to conduct a thorough review before committing.

If Carrick ultimately secures the role, it would mark a remarkable progression from interim coach to long-term leader and potentially signal the beginning of a new chapter built on familiarity, stability, and renewed ambition at Old Trafford.

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