Matheus Cunha has become the latest player to back Michael Carrick for the permanent Manchester United manager role, praising the interim boss as "magic" after a crucial victory over Liverpool.

The Red Devils secured a vital 3-2 win against their historic rivals on Sunday, officially booking their place in next season's UEFA Champions League. With three Premier League fixtures still remaining, United have already accomplished their primary objective for the campaign—a remarkable turnaround since Carrick took the reins in January.

Carrick has won 10 of his 14 matches since replacing Ruben Amorim, and the momentum is building for him to keep the job long-term. Star players Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko have already voiced their support, and now Cunha has added his name to the growing chorus.

"Yeah, honestly, I think if we need to say—but it's not in my hands," Cunha told reporters, as per the Manchester Evening News. "What he did, he has full confidence in the group. I sat on the bench with him, but how he teaches everyone is amazing. I think he has the magic, like those Sir Alex Ferguson times, and he brings it to us. He teaches us how it was. It's amazing, it's a pleasure. Of course, I think he deserves it."

The Brazilian forward also reflected on the significance of returning to Europe's elite competition. "It's one of the biggest privileges to play at this club. We know the goal of the season was to be there," he said. "Champions League without this club is not the same competition, and this club without Champions League is not the same club. When we came in, there were a lot of doubts about how the club would come back. I'm so happy to be part of this."

With Carrick's tenure exceeding expectations, the decision on his future could define Manchester United's trajectory for years to come—and the dressing room seems united behind their interim leader.