Mourinho praises "phenomenal" Carrick
Jose Mourinho has labelled Michael Carrrick as a "phenomenal" player but says he wishes he was 10 years younger and has to manage the player carefully.
Carrick has played just four times for United this season and only once in the Premier League, but the experienced midfielder has won every single game which he has featured in this campaign.
Despite not playing a huge part in United's season so far, Mourinho says that Carrick is a "phenomenal" player, but just wishes he was 10 years younger.
"It's one thing to be 25 years old, another thing to be 35 years old. That's the logic of things. But the only thing I can say is he's phenomenal. No doubts about it. Do I have to manage? I think I have to," Mourinho said.
"I can't expect from Michael what I can expect from [Marcus] Rashford or [Ander] Herrera in terms of playing three, four, five, seven consecutive matches.
"But he's phenomenal and when you say he played in the last two wins, I think the last three maybe because he also played against Northampton - there is no relation with victories - but for sure when he is on the pitch he gives us important things.
"He gives us stability in our game, he gives mental freedom to the other guys around him to be more offensive".
Does Carrick deserve more of a chance at United?