Michael had retired from football at the end of the 2017/18 season and then embarked on a quest to gain his coaching badges.
He first worked as part of Jose Mourinho's backroom staff, before helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his three years in charge. On Tuesday, Carrick took charge of his first senior game as boss, as the Reds beat Villarreal 2-0 in Spain to clinch top spot in Champions League Group F.
Our interview with Carras covered his whole playing career at the club, but there are some valuable insights shared, including the best piece of advice he received from former gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson.