Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has revealed that his is curious as to what Michael Carrick tells Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes that transformed the team’s midfield, Softfootball reports.
The midfield trio has been fantastic since Carrick was named caretaker manager of the Red Devils and only on Sunday, they all starred as Manchester United defeated Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Speaking in an interview that was posted via Rio Meets official podcast, the former Leeds United defender wants to know the secret conversations that goes on between the manager and the midfield trio. He said:
I’d love to have been a fly on the wall when Michael Carrick is talking to Casemiro, Kobbie and Bruno. His perception, this is the guidance guys, this is what I want to see, just to see that conversation. I want you to pop it, I want you to bounce off each other, lend it. I know that Michael is using those words.
Under former manager, Rebun Amorim Kobbie Mainoo never started any premier league match as the Portuguese said he was vying for a spot with team Captain Bruno Fernandes which Carrick has completely changed. On Carrick’s debut, he played Mainoo, Bruno and Casemiro in midfield as Manchester United beat City 2-0.
They continued in midfield against Arsenal at the Emirates and won 3-2 and recorded the same scoreline when they defeated Fulham last Sunday. The Red Devils looks like a new team now and their fans are really excited.
Here is the video as shared by Rio Meet’s official podcast. Watch below.
Casemiro, Kobbie and Bruno “Lending It” is key to Michael Carrick’s midfield
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— Rio Ferdinand Presents (@RioMeets) February 1, 2026Manchester United will meet Tottenham Hotspur in their next premier league encounter. The Red Devils are currently fourth on the table with 41 points while Spurs are 14th with 29 points after drawing 2-2 against Manchester City on Sunday.
