Ferdinand questions Mourinho over Carrick absence

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Ferdinand questions Mourinho over Carrick absence

The ex-Red Devils defender admits to being baffled over midfielder's continued failure to feature in the Portuguese's starting XI

Former Manchester United favourite Rio Ferdinand has rounded on current manager Jose Mourinho over his treatment of Michael Carrick.


The 35-year-old midfielder has made only one Premier League appearance for United this season and that was a 12-minute substitute cameo in the 4-1 win over Leicester City back in September.

Carrick was again left out on Saturday as the Red Devils were held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford by Burnley.

The result means that Mourinho’s side have now gone four league games without a victory and already find themselves eight points off the pace at the top of the table.

The last couple of managers havent fancied Carrick...i really dont get it at all...his game never relied on pace either. Best passer at club
—Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) October 29, 2016
Ferdinand believes the current United team are crying out for the passing skills of former team-mate Carrick and took to social media to question why he does not appear to be in Mourinho’s plans.

He wrote:"The last couple of managers havent fancied Carrick...i really dont get it at all...his game never relied on pace either.

"Best passer at club.