Matheus Cunha has opened up on his dynamic with Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick and the difference that he has spotted at Old Trafford.
The 26-year-old Brazilian forward has netted six times and registered two assists in his debut season at Old Trafford since his stunning move from Wolves last summer.
Matheus Cunha has been growing in confidence as the 2025-26 season has progressed, with the ex-Wolves ace a deeply influential attacking presence.
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The Manchester United summer signing was dropped to the bench for Michael Carrick’s first two matches in charge at the Premier League club this season.
United legend Carrick used Danish wing-back Patrick Dorgu as his preferred starting option on the left wing against both Manchester City and Arsenal in January.
However, an injury setback to Patrick Dorgu paved the way for Brazil international Cunha to climb back into the United starting XI in recent weeks under Carrick.
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Even in the Manchester City and Arsenal matches, Matheus Cunha impressed when Michael Carrick turned to him as a key substitute option for Manchester United.
Cunha picked up an assist in Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford before he scored the winner against Arsenal in the 3-2 result at the Emirates.
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Speaking to the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Cunha was asked how interim head coach Carrick has ‘improved’ his playing style since he replaced Ruben Amorim.
“It’s beautiful,” he said.
“It’s beautiful what he say to us. He has had so many successful links with the club.
“It’s beautiful how everyone takes little parts from him and try to be successful like he was [as a player].”
Michael Carrick has instilled a winning confidence in Man Utd since his interim head coach reign at Old Trafford kicked off
The Red Devils have appeared as a transformed side under Carrick, who will serve as Man Utd interim boss for the remainder of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Ruben Amorim was sacked as Man Utd manager last month and the Red Devils have since won four of their five Premier League matches under Carrick’s tenure.
Carrick narrowly avoided the first defeat of his reign on Tuesday, with Benjamin Sesko coming to Man Utd’s rescue against West Ham at the London Stadium.
The momentum bounce that United have experienced under Red Devils legend Carrick has resulted in the Premier League club climbing into the top four.
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