{"id":43923,"date":"2026-03-01T19:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/michael-carrick-reveals-what-he-did-at-half-time-to-spur-a-second-half-comeback\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:08:35","slug":"michael-carrick-reveals-what-he-did-at-half-time-to-spur-a-second-half-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/michael-carrick-reveals-what-he-did-at-half-time-to-spur-a-second-half-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Carrick reveals what he did at half-time to spur a second-half comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/michael-carrick-reveals-what-he-did-at-half-time-to-spur-a-second-half-comeback\/#Michael_Carrick_talks_about_his_emotional_return_to_Man_United_in_the_second_half\" >Michael Carrick talks about his emotional return to Man United in the second half<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/michael-carrick-reveals-what-he-did-at-half-time-to-spur-a-second-half-comeback\/#Benjamin_Sesko_scores_the_winning_goal_again\" >Benjamin Sesko scores the winning goal again.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Carrick has revealed how tactical &#8220;tweaks&#8221; and a required personality change led Manchester United to a crucial 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Crystal Palace. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The victory at Old Trafford maintained Carrick&#8217;s unbeaten start as caretaker manager and moved the Red Devils into third place in the Premier League standings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_Carrick_talks_about_his_emotional_return_to_Man_United_in_the_second_half\"><\/span>Michael Carrick talks about his emotional return to Man United in the second half<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo credit: Visionhaus\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>United endured a slow start and fell behind when Maxence Lacroix headed home from a corner kick just four minutes into the game.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a strong first half, Carrick clearly felt a change was needed as he was seen energetically jogging down the tunnel at the interval.<\/p>\n<p>He told reporters after the match (quoted from The Sun).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is the first time we&#8217;ve been in a situation like that at half-time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At halftime, it was important to be in that position and show how we reacted &#8211; that character and belief. We wanted to make more runs and be a little more aggressive in attacking the opponent&#8217;s last line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The coach downplayed his role in the turnaround, claiming the adjustments were minor.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I might have had some ideas, just tweaking the shape a little bit. To be honest, it wasn&#8217;t a big deal and I don&#8217;t really appreciate it. It was more about finding a way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The tactical change paid off when Matheus Cunha was fouled from a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes coolly converted to level the score.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benjamin_Sesko_scores_the_winning_goal_again\"><\/span>Benjamin Sesko scores the winning goal again.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_e793f88086c43b76-79\" data-path-to-node=\"6\">In the 65th minute, Benjamin Sesco, the man of the hour, made a comeback.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The Slovenian striker, making his first start in the league under Carrick, justified his selection by rising high to turn home a cross from Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">It was Sesco&#8217;s fourth goal in his last five games and cemented his reputation as one of the league&#8217;s most clinical finishers in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Despite a difficult start to his United career, the \u00a374m signing appears to be progressing well under Carrick&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As the battle for the top four intensifies, Manchester United continues to make a comeback under manager Carrick.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Injuries to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were the only downside for Manchester United. 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