Carrick’s ‘Sir Alex vibes’ spark Man United’s Champions League return as Cunha hails interim boss’s magic | OneFootball

Matheus Cunha has compared Michael Carrick to Sir Alex Ferguson after his impact as interim manager at Manchester United.

Manchester United secured their place in next season'sChampions League after a 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Kobbie Mainoo scored the decisive goal to secure an important three points for the Red Devils, who continued their impressive form under Carrick.

The 44-year-old has won 10 of his 14 games across all competitions since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, with the club's latest ending a two-season exile from the Champions League.

Cunha, who opened the scoring against Liverpool, hailed Carrick's impact and said the head coach has a 'magic' about him.

"When Michael [Carrick] came, he came with magic! [Sir] Alex Ferguson vibes," the forward said, per theDaily Mail.

"He talks so much about his team, the conquering team. This feeling comes to us. We feel so happy with the information, we focus so hard to reach the objective. At the end of the day, this is just the start of a beautiful beginning!"

Manchester United are yet to make a decision on whether Carrick remains in the role beyond this season, but the interim coach is the clear frontrunner.

United have become justthe 12th team to secure their place in next season's Champions League.

Carrick: Manchester United manager role 'feels pretty natural'

Carrick's reign has included wins over Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Speaking after the latest victory, he said he feel's 'pretty natural' in the Old Trafford dug-out.

“It’s been a good run. We’ve beaten some very, very good teams and it’s been challenging. Sometimes we’ve won it in some ways, sometimes we’ve won it in other ways. I love doing what I’m doing. It’s a great position for me to be in and it feels pretty natural if I’m totally honest.

“I’m not being blase because it’s a difficult role, but it feels like I’ve been here a long time, in different times on and off, but I can understand what it brings and to be sat in this position is a good position to be in.”