Michael Carrick has been in charge of Man Utd for 10 games and goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been a key performer in that time, with just one defeat so far.

Senne Lammens has backed Michael Carrick’s ability to present a clear plan to Manchester United’s players as one of his biggest strengths after hailing the impact the head coach has made.

Carrick has lost just one of 10 Premier League games in charge since replacing Ruben Amorim in January and United’s form has taken them to third in the Premier League and on course for a return to the Champions League.

After the confusion of Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system and a web of complex tactical demands, Carrick has gone back to basics in some ways, restoring United to a 4-2-3-1 system and putting players in positions they are more comfortable in.

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Lammens praised Carrick’s concise messaging and the way he is able to present a clear game plan that players are buying into, suggesting the 44-year-old has given them freedom to shine outside of a tactical framework as well.

“The first thing, from the first day, was his (Carrick) ability to make everything quite clear and (present) a direct message. He didn’t make it too difficult for us or too complicated,” Lammens told The Athletic while on international duty with Belgium.

“Sometimes, managers make a plan too complicated, and then some players don’t buy in and it’s difficult to get on the same level for everyone. But from the first game, it was quite clear what he wanted.

“He was not asking the most difficult things, but also he was able to let our players thrive in their qualities. At the back, not giving goals away is one of the most important things, and then our players in front can make a difference. That’s probably what has been working the best.”

Lammens has been excellent for United this season and he has stepped up since Carrick was appointed, with the defence looking more secure in a back four, rather than a back three.

The 23-year-old pointed out United have been starting games well under Carrick, with only one goal conceded in the first 20 minutes of games, and praised the head coach for helping to build a solid platform.

“We don’t really give away a lot of goals in the beginning of the game, which is probably one of the most important things in the Premier League,” said Lammens. “Michael has given us a lot of confidence and a lot of stability from the back.

“At the beginning of the season, there were a couple of players injured and a couple of defenders coming in and going out. It was difficult to get the rhythm. The last couple of games have been better as well. For example, with (centre-back) Harry Maguire in front of me, he is also a beast, so it’s always nice to have him there.”

Lammens made just his second start for Belgium in a friendly win against USA on Saturday, taking over from Thibaut Courtois and impressing in Atlanta, including one stunning save from a corner.

“I saw (Courtois) in the beginning of the week. He was there with our team. He knows we are both a bit the same character, in that we do not need the most praise or the most reassurance, but I think he believes in me as well,” he said.

“He’s still, to be honest, the best goalkeeper in the world. So he’ll come back to that level. I wanted to be there for my team today and maybe in the future, when I’m needed, I showed today that you can count on me.”