Former footballer Jobi McAnuff, who watched Middlesbrough under Michael Carrick as a pundit, has told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast what Manchester United fans can expect if Carrick gets the interim role.
"One that is very controlled with possession," McAnuff said. "He really likes to dominate the ball, so I would say that is one clear identity he had.
"If you watched Middlesbrough under him then you knew exactly what they were going to look like and that is something he will try to transfer to United. He prefers a 4-3-2-1 formation, or a variation of 4-3-3, and I think United do have the players to do that.
"From an attacking point of view, Middlesbrough played really good football so I think he would get United's forward unit going. Attacking players reveled under him and did really well.
"What stopped him was having to sell their best players, but that was largely down to how well they did.
"Midfield was strong too, with a young Hayden Hackney, who Carrick played a big part in his rise.
"United fans will see a team with a clear style and identity and one that likes to play attacking and possession-based football."
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