5 reasons why Manchester United were wrong to let Ander Herrera leave

#3 His intelligence would have been crucial in the rebuilding process

Ajax v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Final

Ander Herrera is an extremely good reader of the game. For a player who is inherently attack-minded, he has the ability to modify his game to suit the demands of the situation. The Spaniard joined United as a central midfielder but was intelligent enough to carry out various roles with equal ease. And his decision making on the pitch was excellent. Who can forget how he forced Henrikh Mkhitaryan into the box in the Europa League final?

The Spaniard is a thinking footballer, a rare breed, who can adapt and improvise on the pitch. During a summer of rebuilding, a chunk of which will be invested in youth, Solskjaer would have liked a player like Herrera around. Younger players would have learnt a lot about the trade from the Spaniard, who was also the Manchester United Player of the Year for the 2016/17 season.