5 reasons why Manchester United were wrong to let Ander Herrera leave

#2 United will miss his leadership qualities

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League

Ander Herrera has been the midfield enforcer, a part of a double pivot, as well as the box to box midfielder and has been admirable in every position he played in. The Spaniard has a great attitude on the pitch and can take responsibilities, something that is a stark miss from this United squad. On the field, he was a leader and perhaps one of the very few currently present in the United squad.

Being a leader doesn't mean just shouting and directing the team only during the game. A leader inspires and takes the team forward and Herrera was a true leader. He was a motivator for the players enduring poor form, urging them forward with positive vibes. This was especially seen on the pitch with Alexis Sanchez quite a few times. Herrera was also careful with his handling of the youngster at the club, guiding them on the pitch and helping them out whenever they ran into trouble in a game.

To let such a character leave looks like a big mistake right now.