Manchester United: Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini Urged to Leave

Former Manchester United Premier League title winner Paul Ince believes midfielders Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellainimust leave Old Trafford. Ince thinks the current United regime is wasting the talents of both players.
Speaking to 888poker.com (h/t Metro's George Bellshaw), Ince stated how he feels Herrera is not suited to the rough and tumble of England's top flight: "I thought it was a lot of money and when I first saw him he was small and looked quite weak." Instead, Ince believes Herrera's qualities belong in Spanish football: "I’m not sure he’s going to be a regular in a Louis Van Gaal side and although he’s a very good player he’s just more suited to Spain. I watched him play in Spain and he suits the Spanish game but I don’t think he suits Manchester United."
That's a relevant thought considering La Liga giants Barcelona are currently linked with acquiring the Basque playmaker, according to Spanish source Don Balon (h/t Metro's Mark Brus).
Ince doesn't think current Old Trafford chief Louis van Gaal's system has room for a schemer like Herrera: "When he plays he gets forward and gets a couple of goals but Van Gaal has gone for two strong ones sitting in there and it’s hard for him to fit in."
Van Gaal has preferred a double layer of protection for United's defence at the base of midfield. He's tried different pairings from defensive-minded trio Michael Carrick, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin. Herrera has bagged three goals and as many assists for United in Premier League and UEFA Champions League action this season, according to ESPN FC. He's a player with the skill and potential to thrive as a No. 10 behind the strikers.
Sadly, Van Gaal's pragmatic formation and tactics rarely make room for this kind of so-called luxury player.
Finding a specific role has also been a problem for former Evertonman Fellaini. Ince thinks the towering Belgian is undervalued by United:

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