United legends praise Carrick's tactical shift, transforming the team and revitalizing player roles after crucial victories.
Manchester United secured two consecutive wins against two direct rivals. Last week it defeated Manchester City 2-0 in the derby held at Old Trafford, and this weekend it overcame Arsenal, the Premier League table leader, 3-2 as the visitor at Emirates Stadium.
This way, it ended the fears of those who thought everything would go wrong after Ruben Amorim's departure. Now, under the command of Michael Carrick, the Red Devils sit in fourth place in the standings with 38 points (12 points from the top) and are shaping up to secure one of the spots for the UEFA Champions League next season.
And with this new climate that excites the fans, those who toned down their opinions were Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, who on the podcast 'The Good, The Bad & The Football' in recent weeks delivered strong comments for everyone, primarily for Lisandro Martinez, whom they more or less singled out for lacking the footballing or physical conditions to be a center back for Manchester United.
Manchester United Legends Applaud Michael Carrick's Impact After Key Wins
"Michael Carrick simplified things. He's putting the right people in their positions, and suddenly they look like a good team. There's no confusion about what they are doing. Everyone is playing where they should play," said Scholes, in the excitement of the program mentioned on YouTube this Monday, January 26.
Along the same lines, Nicky Butt added, "Having Harry Maguire back keeps the defense solid. The time when he had to defend on the flanks is over. Now he concentrates on the box. He connected everything. Before, maybe he didn't have his ideal partner, and now Lisandro Martinez seems to be it."
After its two consecutive wins, Manchester United will seek to stay on the winning path with the match it will face this Sunday, February 1, against Fulham at Old Trafford for Premier League matchday 24. It will be crucial to arrive with a strong morale boost for the following matchday's duel against Tottenham Hotspur, also at the 'Theatre of Dreams.'
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