Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Chelsea boss Mourinho: Carrick good for Man Utd

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Manchester United will be stronger this season for the signing of midfielder Michael Carrick.
The Special One said: "I still believe Man United and Arsenal will, in spite of the fact Arsenal finished fourth and Liverpool third, still be the better teams.
"The quality of their football, the way they play, the improvements in their squads, it all adds up.

"United will improve a lot by having Michael Carrick. He's a very, very good player and he will improve them.
"United have had some problems since Roy Keane went to Celtic but they have already a very good team.
"They don't need to go out and buy 10 new players to improve their team, they just choose the right players for the right position.
"I think it's the right choice to get Carrick. He's a big improvement for them and I think they can be a very strong team.
"Arsenal were not successful in the Premiership. But you can say they had success because they reached the final of the Champions League playing very good football.
"They have a very good group of players and some young players with great motivation. Rosicky is also a very important player for them and can bring them the right kind of quality.
"I don't want to compare Rosicky to Dennis Bergkamp because Bergkamp was more than special.
"But there is no doubt Rosicky can bring that kind of quality to the left side.
"I think they are building a very strong football team and also a very strong family."