My own personal opinion is that i would have prefered Draxler but i can’t complain about Henrikh talent, quality and assists. I also feel the squad is now complete.
This is not my opinion its Jose Mourinho opinion. He has no offloads, everyone gets a chance to improve and play next season. Yes he also mentioned just one more signing but i don’t think its necessary. I want Carrick to start and distribute the ball. Now that he has clarified that Rooney will play at the box, i want stability and experience in the midfield.
Offloads are inevitable though it’s wise of him to use the big squad to test tactics probably till mid-season where guys who don’t fit take a walk and will also help us build depth. Carrick is good but just like Sweinsteiger these are players on the clock and slowing down, grooming young and fresh players around them this early will be ideal.
Offloads its not a debate, he has shut that door, so lets not waste time on that. Carrick has slowed down but its not his pace that makes him great. His 90% completed pass and ball distribution is hard to match. Where can we get another Carrick? That is why Jose first act as manager was to renew his contract for another year. His only comparable is Kroos of R.Madrid and the portugal young man Renato Sanches. No. 8 playmakers like Pirlo aren’t many. Schneiderlin is a holding midfielder so let him protect the back four and dominate the centre circle. Sweinsteiger and Fellaini are back up’s incase of injuries, lack of form or bad luck. There we are ok. Lets not just rush to buy and start wondering where all this high wages stars will fit and play how many games.