The Spaniard has earned a national team call-up after providing the presence in defensive midfield which United had previously craved

Amid the endless conjecture relating to Manchester United’s midfield this season, one name that has received little air-time for the most part is Ander Herrera. While there has been ire over Marouane Fellaini, bemusement at the disappearance of Michael Carrick and Morgan Schneiderlin, bewilderment concerning Bastian Schweinsteiger’s situation and doubts about the worth of Paul Pogba, little has been made of Herrera.

Yet the Spaniard has been one of the key members of the side during a recent upturn in form which has shown Jose Mourinho’s side in a much better light. In the 4-1 victory over champions Leicester City and the dominant performance in the draw with Stoke, the Red Devils provided a glimpse of what they can deliver when playing to their strengths.

Whereas previously there was a greater responsibility on Pogba to provide quality possession for himself, Herrera has allowed the Frenchman to revel in more dangerous areas since being recalled by Mourinho. While Carrick might have seemed the more natural fit at the base of midfield, the 27-year-old has shown that he could yet be the long-term solution to an issue highlighted in the back-to-back league defeats against Manchester City and Watford...... ‹‹‹ read more ››› www.sportblitznews.com