Herrera : I’m Ready to Compete With United’s New Boys

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Ander Herrera of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on August 16, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
The Spaniard is convinced he will still get plenty of time on the pitch for United this term, despite the midfield additions to the squad.
“We want to play in the Champions League, fight for the FA Cup and the Premier League,” Herrera said.


“When you want to make a good season, it’s not just with 11 players.

“I wish there were not but there are injuries. And there are good and bad moments for the players so everyone is going to be involved in what I think will be a very good season.”

Herrera now has the chance to play alongside Schweinsteiger a player he has always admired.

“He is someone I looked up to coming through the ranks,” Herrera said.

“He is one of the five or six best midfielders in the world and of course I have to learn a lot from him, Michael Carrick and others.

“I always want to play with the best players and Bastian is one of the best in the world. I’m sure I am going to learn a lot of things from him.”

Herrera thinks Schweinsteiger will offer United’s often vulnerable back four more protection next season.

“He’s always safe with the ball,” Herrera said, when asked why he rates Schweinsteiger so highly.

“He always knows what is happening behind him and I have to learn that from him.”