Manchester United under Michael Carrick have won four in a row, something Ruben Amorim never managed during his 18-month spell in charge of the club.
Apart from the results, the style of play under the caretaker head coach has impressed fans, as has the never-say-die attitude displayed by the team.
And on Saturday, the team also ended their hoodoo against low-blocks, something the Red Devils struggled with under the Portuguese, as seen during the encounter against Everton a few months back.
"I was sure Michael could be a good manager, and he’s shown it"
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Bruno Fernandes, who scored a brilliant goal against Spurs, was full of praise for the former United midfielder when speaking to TNT Sports.
Bruno Fernandes aims dig at Amorim
Taking a not-so-subtle dig at Amorim, the club captain explained that Carrick came with the right ideas and instead of trying to impose something entirely different, he gave the players freedom to express themselves.
“I think Michael came in with the right ideas about giving the players the responsibilities also, but some freedom on the pitch to take decisions that were needed. He is very good with the words.
“I think he still remembers what I told him the last time he was our manager for our last game. And I was sure Michael could be a great manager and he’s just showing it and we hope we can help him even more.
“So everyone can see not just us as players, that we are good players because that is why we are at Manchester United, but also the staff is very good.”
Carrick has given players freedom
Amorim‘s determination to play with three at the back proved to be a huge detriment to the team as was his shoehorning of players into unusual positions, something Fernandes can relate to.
It also helps that Carrick knows all about managing expectations at the world’s biggest club, something Amorim clearly was clueless about.
His negative tactics, and his disastrous man-management almost ruined certain players, but the former England international has helped restore the club’s DNA.
“Everyone understands the pressure of playing for this club. If you don’t understand you start to understand very quickly because this is a massive club and everyone knows the expectations around it.
Carrick knows what it means
“I don’t think that changes but obviously Michael has won everything here. He knows what it means for these fans, what it means for this club to win, and how much is needed to win in this football club. I think that adds something special to the team.”
The 20-time English league champions cannot afford to relax. They have the chance to win five on the trot in midweek as they aim to secure Champions League qualification.
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