The evolution of Ander Herrera's game

02/02/2017 13:29, Report by Adam MarshallIn the foreword to his book 'How to Watch Football', Ruud Gullit is matter-of-fact about what it takes to be a player at the highest level. "The over-riding objective must be to win, even if that involves taking on a different identity should the situation demand it. In the end, football is about winning."

The Dutchman wrote about how individuals must have a "shrewdness" and it brought to mind how Ander Herrera has adapted his game to become a vital midfield cog for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United, adding a real competitive spirit in a vital area of the pitch despite his innocent looks. "Although my face is young, I am in the middle now [in terms of…