Manchester United fans call for Michael Carrick to replace Casemiro after stellar legends performance
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Manchester United fans call for club legend Michael Carrick to replace Casemiro in their midfield.
This follows his impressive performance in the legends game against Celtic at Old Trafford.
The 43-year-old, who retired in 2018 and is now Middlesbrough manager, impressed fans with his passing and movement during the match.
Carrick returned to the pitch as part of the legends squad, where former teammate Wayne Rooney grabbed attention with a stunning free kick.
However, Carrick’s composed performance sparked jokes among fans, many of whom suggested he could still outperform United’s current midfield options.
Meanwhile, Casemiro, who has struggled this season, particularly in United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool, has been under heavy criticism.
Some fans even took to social media to suggest Carrick could be a better fit in United’s midfield.
One fan on X joked, “Terminate Casemiro’s contract and bring Carrick as player/manager.”
However, Carrick, who won five Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League during his time at United, may no longer be in contention as a player,