Manchester United will resume training on Wednesday after the winter break! Preparing for Everton, Carrick does not have the luxury of resting.

Manchester United will head back to Carrington on Wednesday to get ready for their Premier League trip to Everton next Monday. Because there was a 13-day interval between matches, Carrick permitted the players a break last weekend, and several took advantage of this "winter holiday" to travel and unwind.

The 32-year-old English center-back Harry Maguire opted to vacation in Iceland with his wife, Fern. He captured photos of the aurora borealis and mentioned that he felt "fully energized." With De Ligt still sidelined due to a back injury, Maguire is sure to continue starting alongside Lisandro Martínez in central defense.

The Brazilian duo Casemiro and Cunha chose to head to sunny beaches. Casemiro went to Miami, famous for its sunshine and sandy shores; perhaps the 33-year-old "Big Cat" might even explore opportunities with Major League Soccer clubs, as he will become a free agent after this season.

Cunha showed off his daughter's Manchester United jersey by the poolside, and British media humorously suggested he might be rehearsing his recently popular surfing celebration. However, the Brazilian forward's starting spot could be threatened by the €85 million striker Shesko.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes spent a few days of his break back in his hometown in Portugal, reuniting with relatives and friends. He stayed engaged with football, watching a cold Portuguese Primeira Liga match between Paços de Ferreira and Torreense, which ended 0-0, because his close friend was playing.

Belgian goalkeeper Senna Lammens was also seen on a snowy pitch, returning to his former club Royal Antwerp to say goodbye to former teammates and fans. Unfortunately, Lammens did not bring good luck, as Antwerp lost 0-2 to Westerlo in the game he attended.

Uruguayan defensive midfielder Ugart spent a "Roman holiday" with his girlfriend Georgia Mechis. The struggling Manchester United player gave her a bouquet of flowers. She is the ex-girlfriend of French star Mbappé, and since Ugart announced their relationship, his performance has declined sharply, leading some to call her a "jinx."

During the race for a top-four Premier League finish, Manchester United will have two lengthy breaks. After their away match at Bournemouth on March 20, due to an international break, their next game against Leeds United will not be until April 11. At that time, the club might consider training in the Middle East or even participate in commercial matches to generate revenue.

However, the match against Everton cannot be considered an easy rest, because David Moyes' team was also eliminated early in this season's FA Cup third round, losing on penalties to Sunderland. So, like the Red Devils, the "Toffees" have also had ample rest over the past two weeks.

After a 1-1 draw with West Ham last round, Carrick will hope Manchester United can get back to winning ways. He is currently one of the favored candidates to be next season’s permanent manager, but nothing is decided yet. The away match at Everton is considered by the Manchester Evening News as one of five challenging games that could determine whether he secures the job. Moyes’ side plays similarly to West Ham, preferring to drop back and defend, limiting opponents’ space—something Manchester United struggles against the most.

The other four matches include an away game at Newcastle on March 4, an away match at Bournemouth on March 20, a home game against Liverpool on May 2, and an away fixture at Brighton on May 24. Newcastle, Bournemouth, and Brighton have been tough opponents for Manchester United in recent years, while Liverpool is a direct rival in the fight for a top-four spot.

The matches at Chelsea and the home game against Aston Villa are also crucial. At present, Arsenal and Manchester City seem relatively secure in their Champions League spots, meaning that among Villa, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, one will ultimately miss out on next season’s Champions League stage.