Michael Carrick's appointment as interim head coach of Manchester United has brought a sense of nostalgia to the club, with fans experiencing a taste of Sir Alex Ferguson's iconic era. Wayne Rooney, who won five Premier League titles alongside Carrick during his playing days, believes that the 2-0 win over Manchester City was "a glimpse of what is to come" under the new manager.
Rooney, speaking on BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, noted that the energy in the stadium was palpable and that the fans felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He praised Carrick for his tactical approach, saying it was a simple tweak from Amorim's formation in the back three.
The former England striker described United's performance as "the best I've seen in a long time" and attributed their success to their work rate, resilience, and composure on the ball. Rooney highlighted the importance of teamwork, emphasizing that when players run for each other and get back into shape, they become hard to play against.
Rooney's comments underscore the significance of Carrick's appointment and the potential revival of United's fortunes under his leadership. As he noted, fans felt a sense of nostalgia and excitement, reminiscent of Ferguson's era, which ended with the legendary manager's departure in 2013. With Carrick at the helm, Rooney hopes that this will be a glimpse of what is to come for the Red Devils over the next 16 games.
While United's win over City was an encouraging start, Rooney emphasized that Carrick needs to build on this momentum and maintain the team's high level of performance. The former England striker praised Amad and Dorgu for their excellent work rate and goal-scoring ability, which will be crucial in helping United secure further success under Carrick.
With Carrick at the helm, fans can't help but feel a sense of optimism and hope that this could be the start of a new era of success for Manchester United.
Rooney, speaking on BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, noted that the energy in the stadium was palpable and that the fans felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He praised Carrick for his tactical approach, saying it was a simple tweak from Amorim's formation in the back three.
The former England striker described United's performance as "the best I've seen in a long time" and attributed their success to their work rate, resilience, and composure on the ball. Rooney highlighted the importance of teamwork, emphasizing that when players run for each other and get back into shape, they become hard to play against.
Rooney's comments underscore the significance of Carrick's appointment and the potential revival of United's fortunes under his leadership. As he noted, fans felt a sense of nostalgia and excitement, reminiscent of Ferguson's era, which ended with the legendary manager's departure in 2013. With Carrick at the helm, Rooney hopes that this will be a glimpse of what is to come for the Red Devils over the next 16 games.
While United's win over City was an encouraging start, Rooney emphasized that Carrick needs to build on this momentum and maintain the team's high level of performance. The former England striker praised Amad and Dorgu for their excellent work rate and goal-scoring ability, which will be crucial in helping United secure further success under Carrick.
With Carrick at the helm, fans can't help but feel a sense of optimism and hope that this could be the start of a new era of success for Manchester United.