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DIOGO DALOT HITS BEST FORM AS CARRICK REVERTS TO TRADITIONAL BACK FOUR
Michael Carrick has abandoned Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3, restoring Diogo Dalot to right-back and helping Man Utd climb into the top four.
If you look at the choices Michael Carrick’s made since taking over at Manchester United, there’s a clear theme: keep it simple. He’s gone back to basics, putting players in spots where they actually feel comfortable and can do their thing.
Take Bruno Fernandes, for example. He’s back where he belongs, pulling the strings as an attacking midfielder. Kobbie Mainoo, one of the brightest young midfielders around, is finally getting a real shot and showing what he can do. Then there’s Luke Shaw—England’s best left-back for years—back in his spot on the left.
These are just the obvious ones. Carrick’s basically undone a bunch of Ruben Amorim’s old tactical tweaks, and suddenly players look sharper. Diogo Dalot’s a great case. He’s finally finding his form again, and honestly, it’s just common sense. Dalot and Amorim got along well, but that plan to turn him into a world-beating wing-back never really worked. It didn’t fit his strengths, and all those switches between left and right wing just left him looking lost. Asking him to play like a winger? He never really convinced anyone that that was the answer.
Now, with Carrick in charge, Dalot’s back at right-back. Instantly, he looks more at home. He had one of his best games of the season against Fulham, getting forward, staying involved, and touching the ball more than anyone else on the pitch. Sure, sometimes that stat can be misleading—maybe Fulham just didn’t mind him having the ball out wide—but he still created chances, and you could see his confidence building again.
Earlier in the season, he took a real hit. You could feel the crowd turning on him at times, and, let’s be honest, he fell below the standard United expects. But now, if he puts together a strong finish, he might just secure his placeonn the team. Gary Neville talked about him last month and said something interesting—he thinks Dalot still has a role to play long-term.
Neville said, “He gets a really harsh view at times from United fans. I think there’s a half-decent full-back in there. I watch full-backs closely. He’s good in the air, he’s athletic, and he’s decent on the ball. He’s not world-class, but neither was I. He’s got 7/10 performances in him every week, but we’ve seen him out of position so much—left wing-back, right wing-back, exposed all the time. If he just played right-back, I wouldn’t be rushing him out the door.”
That’s not exactly a glowing review, but it’s fair. Dalot probably wants to be more than “half-decent”, but if Carrick keeps him at right-back for the rest of the season, he’ll get the chance to show what he’s really about.
United have been linked with new right-backs for a while, but honestly, that might not be a top priority this summer. They’re after two central midfielders, a left-winger, maybe a new centre-back if Maguire leaves, and another goalkeeper. Depending on the budget, the club might just stick with Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui at right-back.
If that happens, Dalot’s heading into his ninth season at Old Trafford. When he signed in 2018, Mourinho called him the best young right-back in Europe and said he could be in the side for a decade. For a while, that seemed pretty far-fetched, especially when he fell out of favour with Solskjaer. Some fans still say the fact that he’s the first choice shows United haven’t recruited well enough.
But, from what we’ve seen lately, United have bigger problems than right-back. If Dalot can keep up this run until May, keeping his spot is up to him.
ALEX IWOBI SHOWS OFF "TAPED FINGERS" AFTER PAINFUL CLASH WITH KOBBIE MAINOO
Alex Iwobi sends a hilarious message to Kobbie Mainoo after suffering a hand injury during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham.
Alex Iwobi had a message for Kobbie Mainoo after a run-in during Manchester United’s wild 3-2 win over Fulham. Both of them started that game, which saw Benjamin Sesko grab a late winner for Michael Carrick’s side.
United took the lead thanks to Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, but Raul Jimenez scored from the spot, and then Kevin smashed in a screamer to pull Fulham level near the end. But then Sesko, off the bench, hammered in a beauty to seal the points.
That win kept Carrick’s record perfect as interim coach—he’s already picked up big wins over Arsenal and Manchester City. The return of Amad and Bryan Mbeumo from AFCON, plus Harry Maguire finally getting back to full fitness, have all played a big part in that run.
Mainoo getting back into the starting lineup has made a real difference, too. With him in midfield alongside Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes has finally shifted back into his preferred attacking role. Mainoo’s been impressive lately, and Iwobi’s still feeling the effects of their clash last Sunday.
On his YouTube channel, Iwobi joked, “Shout out Kobbie Mainoo, but Kobbie, man… You absolutely finished my hand. This guy has Ghanaian strength!” He even held up his hand to show two of his smallest fingers taped together.
Nobody’s said exactly what Mainoo did to his hand, but judging by Iwobi’s comments, it happened during a fight for the ball—and Mainoo came out on top.
Funny thing is, just a month ago, it looked like Mainoo would be heading out on loan. Amorim had only given him a bit over 200 minutes all season. Once the old boss admitted Mainoo was directly competing with Fernandes for a spot, he barely played.
Napoli were interested in taking him on loan, and the Italian champs already have Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund on their books.
But now, instead of leaving, Mainoo’s more likely to sign a contract extension this summer—the club’s ready to start talks. He’s got 18 months left on his current deal, and if Carrick sticks around, he’ll definitely want to keep him.
Carrick talked up Mainoo at a press conference the other day, especially about how he’s working with Casemiro in midfield.
“Sometimes we pigeonhole players too quickly, but it’s not always like that,” Carrick said. “Kobbie can play different roles. But with Cassie in the middle, they’ve formed a really good partnership in the last couple of games and have been huge in controlling the team.”
WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA
Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.
Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.
He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.
Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.
The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.
England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.
Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.
He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.
Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.
If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.
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