Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says Michael Carrick will make his comeback next week against West Ham United U21.
Carrick could make his return to action as an over-aged player in next Friday's Barclays U21 Premier League clash against West Ham.
"He also needs match rhythm and, until now, he has not played a match so we have to give him a chance to play a match," Van Gaal revealed to MUTV. "Maybe next Friday with the second squad.
"Maybe we'll use him on the bench [on Monday] but I don't know."
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