Foreign Media: Carrick to rebuild Man Utd midfield like PSG after permanent appointment

Carrick has quickly made an impact since taking over as Manchester United manager, and he is looking to lead the team to a significant step forward in the 2026/27 season. Since the manager's return to Old Trafford, Manchester United has accumulated more Premier League points than any other team.

Manchester United aims to win the Premier League title within the next two years, and now that Carrick has been officially appointed permanently, this heavy responsibility falls on his shoulders.

Last season, Carrick's tactical style was centered around fluid counter-attacks and intricate midfield passing and movement. For the new season, he plans to make some highly anticipated adjustments.

Carrick's Tactical Adjustments for the 2026/27 Season

It's an open secret that Manchester United will invest heavily in midfield signings this summer, and Carrick's midfield tactical approach may change accordingly.

According to The Sun, Carrick hopes to emulate Paris Saint-Germain's dynamic midfield setup to build Manchester United's midfield trio.

It is widely believed that the midfield combination of Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and João Neves is the strongest in European competitions, and Carrick will use this as a benchmark for Manchester United's midfield rebuilding.

When Enrique, who was linked with Manchester United, coached PSG, the team primarily played in a 4-3-3 formation, while Carrick has previously used a 4-2-3-1 formation.

However, the possibility of Manchester United switching to a three-man midfield cannot be ruled out. Captain Bruno Fernandes has experience playing as a defensive midfielder, a position he currently occupies for the Portuguese national team.

Mainoo's New Role Under Carrick

Manchester United's midfield reconstruction revolves around Mainoo, whose form has improved under Carrick's management.

In the 2025/26 season, Mainoo played alongside Casemiro as a double pivot, but in the new season, he will have a new partner and may even adapt to a completely new tactical system.

The aforementioned report from The Sun states that Carrick wants Mainoo to "start making runs into the spaces behind opposition defenses," thus developing into a more complete midfielder.

Mainoo only scored 1 goal last season, and Carrick has placed higher demands on the Carrington academy product.

Last season, Mainoo's defensive abilities significantly improved, and Carrick is precisely the right coach to unlock his amazing potential.