Michael Carrick reveals clever tactical switch that sealed win vs. Brentford
Michael Carrick reveals clever tactical switch that sealed win vs. Brentford Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has broken down the game-changing half-time tweak that secured his side’s win against Brentford. United win United are now just one step away from booking their spot in next season’s Champions League after beating Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Casemiro broke the deadlock inside 11 minutes when he broke free from his marker to nod home a headed delivery from Harry Maguire. Benjamin Sesko doubled United’s advantage just before the break as he finished off a sweeping counter-attacking move from the Red Devils, which was started by Amad. Bruno Fernandes assisted Sesko’s strike.
United were solid for the second half and looked on course for a second successive clean sheet, but Mathias Jensen pulled one back for the Bees in added time. Carrick’s men held on for all three points, in what was the manager’s ninth victory since he replaced Ruben Amorim in the Old Trafford dugout. At half-time, Carrick took off Amad and replaced him with Noussair Mazraoui.
United retreated into a three-at-the-back system, which was highly controversial under Amorim. But it worked a treat on this occasion and Carrick revealed the inspiration behind the tweak in his post-match interview with Sky Sports. Carrick speaks The legendary midfielder said about the half-time adjustment, “We were going to make it anyway.
There were certain spaces we needed to cover a bit better and it had a good effect. ” “It was purely tactical. ” On the performance, he remarked, “It was quite an open game at times.