Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, revealed the name of one player he will grant full freedom to, without restrictions, because limiting him would reduce his potential.
On 7 Feb 2026, Michael Carrick, the English interim manager of the "Red Devils," Manchester United, a prominent Premier League club, stated that he would give Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder and team captain, complete freedom on the field without restricting him, as that would diminish his innate potential.
Carrick explained that Bruno Fernandes is a player capable of creating key moments in a game. Granting him freedom suits him very well. He adapts his playing style according to the flow of the match. Therefore, Carrick will not confine him or overly limit his role. He recognizes Bruno's quality as a creative player and believes that Bruno must be allowed to use his creativity in the right situations.
Meanwhile, the "Red Devils," Manchester United, currently stand 4th with 41 points from 24 matches, with a recent record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five games. The visitors, "Spurs" Tottenham Hotspur, are 14th with 29 points from 24 matches, having won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 in their last five games.