Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag's policy of forcing Manchester United players to train the day following matches has been scrapped by Michael Carrick. The former England midfielder is enjoying the ideal start to his tenure as United's interim boss.

His second temporary appointment commenced with a commanding 2-0 home victory over Manchester City, a thrilling 3-2 away win at Arsenal, and a stoppage-time triumph against Fulham. Carrick, 44, has implemented numerous changes since taking charge until the end of the season.

He has already dismantled Amorim's rigid 3-4-3 system and restored United academy product Kobbie Mainoo to the starting lineup. Yet there are numerous other regulations Amorim established that are being overturned.

One aspect Amorim and Ten Hag shared was their determination to conduct training sessions the day after matches. Both former United bosses were resolute that players who featured in matches must attend the training facility for recovery work.

This approach has been abandoned by Carrick, who has instead approved designated rest days within 24 hours of a fixture. The recovery sessions have been rescheduled to two days following the final whistle.

It represents another instance of Carrick dismantling Amorim's...