We’ve said numerous times how underrated and important Michael Carrick is, and it seems Manager Louis van Gaal is expressing similar sentiments about his value. Or at the very least, the need to add depth at the position. Yes, Van Gaal made some very candid comments to United’s official website.
Rarely do get a Manager telling it like it is regarding his transfer window intentions.
Van Gaal said he’s focused on going and getting a really good holding midfielder to supplement, complement Carrick this sumer. The window opens in about a month.
“No.6 is a key player, yes. I have more key roles – the no.6 is just one of those key roles,” said van Gaal.
“You have seen this season, for example, because Michael Carrick is injured and I don’t have another, I have to play with Ander Herrera there. He did it very well, but it is not his speciality.
“I have played Wayne Rooney there also, but it is not his favoured position. I had to do this because I don’t have another right-footed holding midfielder like Carrick.
“That is why it is a key role, but I cannot discuss other positions because then I show too much.”
Van Gaal is right, if he talks about his transfer needs, or certain players he wants, too much in the media, then the price goes up. So let the transfer rumors fly now regarding United and midfielders.
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