So who is the best player in our team? I found the best players the ones who raise the whole game of the team. I can't see any player doing it, maybe apart Smalling and Herrera the midfielder can affect the game more generally..
Obviously it can sound really premature the conclusions I made but we still don't realize how good player we have. He's gem. He's no Ronaldo but what he does he does brilliantly and as I said he would excel in other team's more direct tactics. He's brilliant for Bilbao in 4-3-3 quick counter attacking football and hopefully we will soon quicken our play so he can show his massive potential. The same goes with diMaria who would be utilized certainly better than keeping the ball.
And when you look at diMaria who was arguably one of the best players in the world, Herrera has him in his pocket now. I always thought the best footballers are the ones who can adapt their game. Nevertheless we will see as the time goes. But I guess he's the most important player in our team now and on
In terms of ability there's quite a few. In terms of importance to the team currently, De Gea, Smalling and Rooney are at least 3 players I'd have over him. Some people may raise an eyebrow at Rooney considering his recent performances, but I really think we underestimate his influence. He's a player that makes things happen and he's effective, as good as Herrera is, I think he's a player that is complimented by these sort of players rather than one himself.
I like him as a player, and I think it's clear he's our best in terms of intelligent play, decision making and keeping the ball. He's much better than Di Maria in all those aspects but I'm not sure you can conclude that he's a better player overall, even if he's been better so far. I think in terms of personnel, style of play and position, we aren't playing to Di Maria's strengths so it doesn't surprise me a lot that he's performing below par.
I'm looking forward to see what he can do next season in a better, well rounded, more balanced side (touch wood). I just don't like the way we get ahead of ourselves with Herrera though and overrate his ability due to what he's shown. He's a level below being an elite midfielder currently, and I don't mind that, but I'd rather just be happy with what we've got rather than pretending we have someone that we don't.