Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, and the Reds are out to end an eight-match winless run against one of Carrick's former clubs.
Our head coach believes Mason Mount, who sat out last weekend's win over Fulham, is closer to a return than Matthijs de Ligt, who has been absent with a back problem.
Patrick Chinazaekpere remains sidelined with the injury he sustained in the 3-2 triumph at Arsenal.
"Probably, Mason [will be available] sooner," Carrick told journalists in a press conference at Carrington on Thursday. "He's not too far away really.