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Man United legend: This player is running the show… Jose Mourinho can’t ignore him
MICHAEL CARRICK should start every game for Manchester United whenever he’s fit.
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Those are the thoughts of Peter Schmeichel.
Manchester United romped to a 3-1 victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.
Carrick made his first Premier League start against the Swans.
Michael Carrick in action for Manchester United against Swansea
Jose Mourinho has rarely started Michael Carrick this season
The 35-year-old has been marginalised by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, with Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba keeping him out of the first team.
But after turning in a good display, former United goalkeeper Schmeichel has given Mourinho a piece of his mind.
He tweeted: “Carrick is running the show, Mourinho must play him whenever he's fit.
Carrick is running the show, Mourinho must play him whenever he's fit. Gives players like Zlatan, Pogba & Rooney more space & better options
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) November 6, 2016
Peter Schmeichel thinks Michael Carrick should be a shoo-in for the first team
Carrick is running the show, Mourinho must play him whenever he's fit
“Gives players like Zlatan, Pogba & Rooney more space & better options.”
United’s victory over Swansea was their first in six Premier League games.
It remains to be seen whether Carrick will retain his starting berth for the visit of Arsenal after the international break.
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