Michael Carrick has led the Red Devils up to third in the Premier League since taking over for the remainder of the campaign following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious January departure.
United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth last Friday before an unusual 24-day wait to host rivals Leeds due to a mix of the international break, their lack of European action and early FA Cup exit.
A money-spinning mid-season trip to the Middle East had been considered earlier in the campaign, but talk had cooled even before the conflict erupted in the region at the end of last month.
United instead plan to travel to Ireland after the international break for an intense four-day training period from April 6-9.
“We can confirm United will travel to Dublin on Monday, 6 April to step up preparations for our return to action, which comes against historic rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford a week later,” a club statement read yesterday
Carrick’s side will be based around 30 minutes outside of Dublin, with Carton House in Kildare as a possible venue.
England’s Harry Maguire during a training session at St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent yesterday.
Meanwhile, United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a smooth transition.
United have revived their season since Carrick took charge in January, rising into the Premier League’s top three after earning 23 points in 10 games, with only one defeat.
“I really like Ruben, he’s got great ideas. The ideas just didn’t work at Manchester United,” Maguire said of Amorim.
“It just didn’t click or work and us, as players, have got to take a lot of responsibility for that as well.”
Amorim was known for his back-three system, but Maguire said he feels more comfortable in a back four.
“In the middle of a back three, it is more cautious, a sweeper-type role and not as much driving forward with the ball, which has been a big part of my game throughout my career,” he said.
“I feel like it has been a great transition. Credit to Michael and his staff for making it so smooth.” Maguire was named last week in Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad as they host Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, followed by a clash with Japan at the same venue four days later.