Manchester United stalwart Louis Saha has spoken highly of young midfielder Javi Simmons in a recent interview and has strongly suggested that United sign the talented youngster. According to Saha, Simmons is not only technically brilliant but also possesses the potential to make a huge impact on the team and will be an integral part of United's midfield.
Saha singled out Simmons for his outstanding performance at this summer's Europa League, praising him for his excellent work in attacking and defending as well as his ability to create chances for his teammates. He emphasized that players of Simmons' caliber don't come around very often, and Barcelona's Olmo is another example that can be compared to him. Saha is confident that Simmons will be able to succeed at Manchester United if he ends up joining the club.
Saha also offered his opinion on the current problems in United's midfield. He believes that United's midfield still needs to be injected with more energy, creativity and unpredictability, and Simmons is just the kind of player who can bring these elements. His never-ending runs and difficulty in being restricted by opponents will be of great help to both United's offense and defense.
When talking about United's past reinforcements, Saha specifically mentioned Sancho. He believes that Sancho doesn't fit well with United on a tactical level, whereas Simmons won't make the same mistake. Simmons is confident in his abilities and has the character and mentality to succeed, which will make him more comfortable on the United stage.
