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Carrick Strengthens Case at Manchester United as Martínez Cleared for Leeds

The club plans to defer the permanent hire until season’s end to keep focus on results.

Overview

  • Michael Carrick said Saturday that Lisandro Martínez is back in full training and available for Monday’s match against Leeds, with Harry Maguire suspended after his Bournemouth red card.
  • United have won seven of 10 league games under Carrick and climbed to third place, which puts a Champions League return within reach.
  • Bruno Fernandes said Carrick changed personnel, tweaked player roles, and moved to a 4-2-3-1, which tightened defending and turned chances into goals.
  • Sky Sports reports United will wait until the season ends to decide the head coach, and Carrick is the only candidate the club has spoken to so far.
  • Planning for summer is underway, with Maguire signing a one-year extension and Casemiro confirmed to leave, and Carrick said replacing the Brazil midfielder is a clear recruitment need.