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Kobbie Mainoo was a big winner following Ruben Amorim's departure - so what does Michael Carrick's appointment mean for the England international?

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Michael Carrick has already made his feelings known regarding Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Carrick, who is set to be appointed as the Red Devils' interim head coach, previously enjoyed 12 years at Old Trafford, winning five Premier League titles, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2008. Mainoo, seen as United's next big midfield talent, has been frozen out under former boss Ruben Amorim, but that now seems to be a thing of the past, given Carrick's past comments on the Stockport-born midfielder. Get premium Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans. After starting for England at the Euro 2024 final against Spain, Mainoo's drop off at Old Trafford has been particularly frustrating for most football fans to watch. With the Red Devils crying out for a midfielder, Amorim chose not to utilise the United academy graduate, instead insisting time and time again that his 3-4-2-1 system didn't allow for him to play in one of the roles in the middle of the park.

As such, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte had often been the three called upon by Amorim, but with Carrick's appointment brings new hope. In fact, in 90. 32 per cent of Middlesbrough league matches under Carrick at the helm, the former Spurs man opted to use a 4-2-3-1 system, something which will come as music to the ears of Mainoo. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. “Yeah, ” was Carrick’s immediate reply when asked if Manchester United should be building a team around their talented no. 37. “I think for a club to have a player that’s come through the academy and knows the club and feels it… I think Man United’s got to have an element of that. [They] always have done and always will.

“I think to have a talent like he’s shown already, you’ve got to have players like that, where you say, ‘Right, they get it. They know it. ’ “Let’s help them, let’s build them and stick with them. There’s definitely a place for him there, for sure. ” Matthew Holt writes freelance for Four Four Two, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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