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Add to Preferred Sources<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAndrey Santos was one of the first players to leave Chelsea in the summer window, as Michael Carrick opted to pay \u00a350m and bring him to Man United. But the midfielder is struggling at Old Trafford.<\/strong><\/p>\n To be fair to Santos<\/a>, so are Man United as a whole. Carrick\u2019s men have won just one of six Premier League games in all competitions so far, with Santos managing to play in just five of Man United\u2019s eight games.<\/p>\n The Brazil star, who did get recalled by Carlo Ancelotti during the break and earned two caps, was unused against Tottenham on the weekend. Before the break, he failed to get off the bench against Fulham, too.<\/p>\n Santos\u2019 departure from Chelsea caused a mixed reaction among Blues fans. His performances, largely under Liam Rosenior, suited Moises Caicedo. More of a ball player, Santos was excellent in transition.<\/p>\n His ability to read the game and make interceptions caught the eye, likely prompting Man United to pay \u00a350m in the summer. But Santos may well regret his move now, given United then signed Carlos Baleba.<\/p>\n Instead of placing their faith in Santos, Carrick decided to bring Baleba in from Brighton, prompting Jamie Redknapp to question Santos\u2019 role<\/a> in the team. Now, Gerrard<\/a> has questioned his move altogether.<\/p>\n Speaking on the Overlap Daily<\/a>, Gerrard said: \u201cFor a Man Utd midfield, the ones I played against, it\u2019s way off that level. I just think to play in that midfield every weekend, you\u2019re expected to win the league.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Champions League, for a decade; forget the other cups. The midfield players have to be world-class, because at the business end, you\u2019re competing against the best. Arsenal, for example: Rice, Guimaraes. <\/p>\n \u201cThose level of players, Man United need world-class potential midfielders. Mainoo is a really good player, but he\u2019s nowhere near that level. Santos is a good player, but he\u2019s not a Man United player,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be consistent week in, week out and affect games, and I think he\u2019d be found out against PSG, a Real Madrid, a Barcelona midfield, a bit short, in my opinion,\u201d Gerrard continued, discussing Santos at United.<\/p>\n Santos was solid for Chelsea during the second half of the season, as Rosenior reunited with the Brazilian, having got him firing at Strasbourg in a more attacking role. But Chelsea have a better midfield now.<\/p>\n Even with Enzo Fernandez, the Blues have more balance in the middle of the park. Caicedo seems to be getting better and better; they have the experience of Jordan Henderson and the youth of Valentin Barco.<\/p>\n Romeo Lavia might not have started on the weekend, but he has been superb for Belgium over the last few weeks \u2013 even earning praise from Zinedine Zidane<\/a>. Selling Santos gives Lavia and Barco a path.<\/p>\nJordan Henderson starred in Chelsea\u2019s win over Bournemouth, but who is the club\u2019s greatest-ever free transfer? \ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/div>Gerrard doesn\u2019t think Santos is a Man United player<\/h2>\n
Chelsea were right to sell Andrey Santos, however<\/h2>\n
Is it too early to say Chelsea have made a mistake selling Andrey Santos?\ud83d\ude2c<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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