In addition to being impressed with the speed and accuracy of the counter-attack that helped Benjamin Sesko score the decisive goal against Everton, the Austrian coach also appreciated the enthusiasm and passion that Matheus Cunha showed when performing his defensive task.
The Brazilian player had a difficult confrontation with James Garner throughout the match. Cunha played excellently, with an assist for Sesko to score. In addition, Cunha was very actively involved in defense. At the end of the match, he had a rush to protect the score before being substituted. The spirit that Cunha showed may be a miniature image of Man United under Carrick.
We need confidence at Old Trafford. Man United is in good form. I watched their match at Everton. They had a goal from Sesko's great counter-attack. You can see their attacking speed.
On the other hand, I also see that Everton has caused some difficulties for them, so I look forward to the match at Old Trafford. Of course, when Man United plays at home against Crystal Palace, everyone there expects a victory.
Man United is a strong team, they have a very good balance. On the other hand, it is a very experienced team. When I see Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, they are all players who have played in the Premier League for many years.
Besides, they also have Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo - very, very young players with extraordinary talent. Man United is having a good combination, but I think the most important thing for them is that they always play well with their teammates and have a clear structure in their playing style.
That's what I saw in the match against Everton and they have a great spirit, as I mentioned. For me, witnessing Matheus Cunha celebrate victory in a challenge right in the opponent's penalty area is really impressive, because I think that's exactly what Michael Carrick brought to his team," Glasner said.
In the first leg, Man United won Crystal Palace 2-1 away from home. Since that match, coach Glasner's team has made some changes to the captain.
Captain Marc Guehi has left Crystal Palace to join Man City, but their attack has been strengthened with the addition of three experienced Premier League strikers: Brennan Johnson (from Spurs), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) and Evann Guessand (Aston Villa, on loan).
In the match at Old Trafford, Crystal Palace is likely not to have the service of center-back Maxence Lacroix. Coach Glasner hopes Lacroix will be fit enough to play, side with Jaydee Canvot - a fast player to cope with Man United's strong attack.
The Man United vs Crystal Palace match will take place at 9:00 PM on March 1.
