Carrick's simple secret

English football legend Gary Lineker has commented on Manchester United's recent positive transformation since Michael Carrick took over as interim manager.

Under Carrick's leadership, the Old Trafford team possesses a different kind of energy and fighting spirit.

On the podcast The Rest Is Football , Lineker said: "Football is strange, isn't it? Because suddenly you go back to a system that might be better suited to some players, and then things suddenly get better very quickly."

Lineker analyzed: "You bring Harry Maguire back, put Kobbie Mainoo in the right starting position, push Bruno Fernandes a little higher up the pitch, where he's more comfortable and can showcase his exceptional talent. You put Amad Diallo on the wing instead of wing-back. And suddenly, strangely enough, things start to go well."

Lineker's comments reflect a clear difference in Manchester United's recent playing style. Under Amorim, the team often used a three-centre-back formation with wing-backs, leading to problems with balance and effectiveness, preventing some players from reaching their full potential.

After defeating Man City, MU continued to surprise by beating Arsenal 3-2 at Emirates in the 23rd round of the Premier League.

Even Amorim's system had almost no place for Maguire or Mainoo, as both players were frequently benched. Carrick's decision to revert MU to a four-defender formation was a turning point that helped the "Red Devils" regain their form with better results in the last two matches.

Maguire brings defensive solidity thanks to his experience, Mainoo returns to central midfield to control the tempo, Bruno is given more freedom in the number 10 role, and Amad shines on the right or left wing as a true winger.

Lineker also joked that the MU board should immediately offer Carrick a permanent contract as head coach, while emphasizing that the next real challenge would be facing teams that play a low defensive line, not pushing forward to give MU opportunities to counter-attack.

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