As Michael Carrick drove into Manchester United's Carrington training facility on Wednesday morning ahead of taking training for the first time since returning, there will have been a palpable sense of anticipation among the players.
Ruben Amorim was popular with the dressing room and his exit has, in the words of Diogo Dalot, been 'difficult'.
But Carrick is in situ until at least the end of this season and offers the chance for a clean slate and a chance to go on a run to finish the campaign with Champions League football.