“We are in a bad moment”: £50m Man United signing breaks silence on Michael Carrick amid growing Old Trafford unrest

A fairly decent individual performance but the midfielder has yet to consistently display the dominant form that made him a standout prospect in Europe.

Manchester United must now turn their attention towards their upcoming Premier League encounter against Leeds United.

The fixture represents another important test for Carrick, whose position has come under increasing scrutiny following the club’s poor start to the campaign.

Speculation over his future has intensified, with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte recently linked with the Old Trafford job.

For Santos, the Leeds fixture could provide another opportunity to establish himself in Carrick’s plans.

With Mainoo recovering from injury and United struggling for consistency in midfield, the Brazilian will be hoping for another start.