Michael Carrick has taken over as Man Utd's interim managerNewly appointed Manchester United manager Michael Carrick echoes Sir Alex Ferguson's sentiment that Kobbie Mainoo is the lifeblood of the club. However, his past remarks suggest that the sidelined youngster Mainoo may be poised for a comeback. I think Man United's got to have an element of that. Carrick's views echo those of United icon Sir Alex Ferguson, who built his dynasty on the foundations of the famed Class of '92. Kobbie Mainoo wanted to leave Man Utd in the summerThe legendary Scot emphasised the vital role of homegrown talent in preserving United's DNA when asked about Mainoo and the recently departed Alejandro Garnacho in 2024.

Source: Express January 15, 2026 09:25 UTC