United sacked Ruben Amorim as head coach a week ago and appointed Darren Fletcher as the interim as they looked to appoint a new caretaker boss. Carrick is ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the running for the job to take charge of the next 17 matches, before the club will appoint a permanent successor to Amorim at the end of the season.
Carrick will look to make his own mark on the United side should he get the job, and could build upon the blueprints laid by Fletcher with a similar 4-3-2-1 approach. The 44-year-old also experimented with a back three during his time at Middlesbrough, but has a preference for a fast tempo attacking set-up.
Here is how he could look to use those tactics at Old Trafford and how United could potentially line up under him.
How Manchester United could line up under Michael Carrick
1. How Manchester United could line up under Michael Carrick
How Manchester United could line up under Michael Carrick | line-up builder Photo: line-up builder
Lammens is the first-choice goalkeeper and will remain in that role under the new caretaker head coach.
2. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens is the first-choice goalkeeper and will remain in that role under the new caretaker head coach. | Getty Images
De Ligt has been missed in recent weeks and could be back in the starting line up when he is fit again.
3. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt has been missed in recent weeks and could be back in the starting line up when he is fit again. | Getty Images
Martinez seems sure of a starting role regardless of the who the caretaker head coach will be.
4. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez seems sure of a starting role regardless of the who the caretaker head coach will be. | Getty Images