Sir Alex Ferguson Claims His Former Man United Favourite Is Still Premier League’s Best Midfielder

Posted by

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his pick for the league’s best midfielder…

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his belief that Manchester United’s Michael Carrick is the Premier League’s best midfielder. Ferguson signed Carrick from Tottenham in 2006, and he has since made 360 appearances for the club.

SEE MORE:
Arsenal Ins & Outs This January – Man United Target Emirates Bound & Defensive Midfielder A Must
Worst Premier League Team Of The Week: Four Liverpool Players Plus Man United Striker Off Form
Ten Convicted Footballers That Returned To The Game, Including Man United Stars, Liverpool Legend and Ched Evans

Speaking about Carrick, the former United boss said: “I think Michael’s the best central midfielder in English football, I think he’s the best English player in the game.”

Despite Ferguson’s comments, the 33-year-old has primarily been used as a centre back this season, to cover for United’s long-standing injury problems. Carrick missed out on selection for England’s World Cup campaign last summer, but has continued to impress this season.

Ferguson, who was quoted by Goal.com, has also been impressed by United’s new manager Louis van Gaal, commenting: “I don’t know how Louis van Gaal can expect to get the best results with the injuries he’s had,” before discussing the fortunes of the club’s recent upturn in fortune.

“When he gets the best players back, you watch United go – because he’s a great coach, he will do well. I’m not interested with what is happening with the players he’s brought in, as that will take time.

“When I brought in Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic in the January of the same year, they were all over the place. They took five months to get used to playing for Manchester United – the culture and the history of the club. These new players will be exactly same.”

SEE ALSO: Greatest football team of all time! Check out the best XI of the 21st Century

More Stories Manchester United FC