Carrick happy working with Man Utd captain Fernandes

Carrick happy working with Man Utd captain Carrick

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick admits he's enjoyed working with Bruno Fernandes since taking charge.

Many are tipping Fernandes to be named Player of the Year this season.

“Certainly, personally, I think we've given Bruno the platform to go and perform, like all the players, I think we're trying to create the structure and a team set-up to try to bring out the best of everyone within that,” Carrick said on Thursday.

“There are obviously limitations in terms of everyone's got to sacrifice a little bit for the good of the team. But, for me, I like seeing Bruno in attacking positions with a little bit of freedom.

“He obviously plays for the team, and he has a big responsibility within that, and I thought he did that ever so well, especially on Saturday, without the ball and the defensive work that he did. So, he's got big responsibility within that.

“But trusting him, he's a very good player, he sees things, he's creative, he's got a really good brain, he's a big part of the group as well and a big influence. So, a lot of it is trust and trying to put him in a position where we think he can make the biggest difference really.”