1.) 02 Feb 2018
02 Feb 2018 09:48:19
I agree we have a big squad, and that we need a bit of a clear out at the end of the season. But I think on the whole we have a very good squad, we only need a few more players to make it a great squad.


I think we need a bit of a clear out not so much to make space for new signings but to make space for our talented youngsters currently knocking on the door. We have TFM, Tuanzebe, McTominay and Andreas Pereira with Chong and Gomes who will soon be knocking on the door as well.

We have many solid squad type players who are stopping these lads getting the game time they need.

Carrick has sadly reached the end of the road, Fellaini, Blind, Darmian, Smalling, Rojo. None of these would be seriously missed if they left. A case could even be made for Mata and Herrera who have only seen good performances sporadically this season.

Obviously not all the youngsters will make it, and they aren't ready to be relied upon all the time, but one of the things that makes out Sir Alex as a great was his ability to move players on and create space in the squad for young players coming through. That is why I feel we need a bit of a clear out this summer.