Michael Carrick lined up to be Manchester United No 2... but not yet as Jose Mourinho reveals he will not replace Rui Faria next season: 'I'm not going to have an assistant manager'
* Jose Mourinho revealed he will not have an assistant manager next season
* Current assistant Rui Faria is leaving the club to spend more time with family
* The United boss is hoping Michael Carrick can one day fill the No 2 role
* 'I think it will be Michael Carrick... when he has his badges,' Mourinho said
Jose Mourinho is planning for Michael Carrick to be his long-term No 2 at Manchester United but won't name a formal assistant-manager for next season following the departure of Rui Faria.
Carrick, 36, will join Mourinho's coaching staff after saying farewell to Old Trafford in Sunday's 1-0 win against Watford – but the United manager says he'll have to be patient in his new career.
'I'm going to organise my coaching staff next season in a way where the assistant-manager doesn't exist,' said the United manager.
'I'm going to have coaches, assistant coaches, fitness coaches and a structure where they have specialists in different areas connected to performance. And my analysts. I'm not going to have an assistant manager in the sense of the word.
'I think it will be Michael Carrick in the future when he has his badges, his pro licence. People think you can be a player one day, coach the next, but it's not like that. Your brain can feel ready but you need the practice.'
Michael Carrick will join the Manchester United backroom team after ending his playing career. Jose Mourinho revealed he will not replace No 2 Rui Faria (R), who leaves the club this summer
Carrick hugged Mourinho after being substituted to a standing ovation and thanked him in a speech to fans after the final whistle.
'I look forward to learning off him,' said the United captain. 'He is one of the very best. I am sure he will teach me a few things and certain we will have some success.'
Mourinho, who has worked with Faria for 17 years, said Carrick would offer a different viewpoint to other staff because of his long experience as a United player.
'He will have a different vision,' said Mourinho. 'I have to make the decisions but of course my assistants have an opinion and he will participate in every aspect.'
Meanwhile, United have doubts over Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial for next Saturday's FA Cup Final against Chelsea.
Martial was at a centre of a riddle when it was claimed he'd driven away from Old Trafford before kick off against Watford but Mourinho dismissed a fall-out.
Mourinho has said that the retiring Carrick is set to be his long-term assistant at Old Trafford. Faria and Mourinho have worked together for 17 years but the assistant is quitting this summer
'He was injured in a Friday training session, a knee problem. He had treatment at the training ground and stayed away. I don't know if he will be fit for the final. I am waiting for the doctor but if it's impossible to play today, I have my doubts.'
Lukaku has missed the last three games with an ankle injury and been doing rehab in Belgium. 'He is back on Tuesday. We will see,' added Mourinho.
Watford manager Javi Gracia believes he'll remain as manager next season. 'I think so. I've spoken to the owner a lot,' he said.
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