Benjamin Sesko has backed Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael ​Carrick to be appointed on a ‌permanent basis after guiding the side to the ​brink of Champions League ⁠qualification.

United’s 2-1 home win over Brentford on Monday left it third in the ‌Premier League standings, 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove ‌Albion with four games remaining. ‌With ⁠the top five teams qualifying ⁠for next season’s Champions League, United needs two more points to confirm its return to ​Europe’s elite competition ‌after a two-year absence.

“He’s (Carrick) an amazing coach, I’ve said this many times,” striker Sesko said after scoring his ‌10th league goal of the ​season against Brentford.

“He’s brought different energy. Also the way we’re ⁠doing in the training, it’s unbelievable and of course, I would like to ‌have him here.” Carrick, who took charge on an interim basis in January after Ruben Amorim was sacked, has received public backing from United players including Amad Diallo and ‌Bryan Mbeumo.

Experienced Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has scored ​nine Premier League goals this season, including the opener against ⁠Brentford.

“He’s (Casemiro) a working machine,” said Sesko. “What he’s ⁠putting on the pitch is unbelievable. You need someone like ‌this.”

Manchester host archrival Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Published on Apr 28, 2026