‘Worst I’ve ever seen’ Ray Wilkins slams Chelsea’s decision to sell Nemanja Matic to rivals Manchester United
FORMER coach Ray Wilkins has labelled Chelsea’s decision to sell Nemanja Matic to Manchester United as the ‘worst’ he has ever seen.
The Serbian played an integral role during Chelsea’s two most recent title winning seasons and has hit the ground running at Old Trafford.
Matic has played every minute of league football for Manchester United this termGetty - ContributorFormer England international Wilkins believes that Chelsea will regret selling the Serbian
Matic reunited with former chief Jose Mourinho following a £40m summer switch to Manchester United on a three-year deal.
The 29-year-old kicked off his Reds career in sublime style with a man of the match display against West Ham on the opening day of the season.
He has continued to impress at Old Trafford, helping United secure three wins in the opening three fixtures.
Wilkins, who played at both Chelsea and Manchester United during his professional career, said: “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen, if I can say.
“I cannot see that for the life of me.
“You’ve got a guy here who was so paramount to Chelsea along with [N’Golo] Kante in the middle of the pitch, winning the championship with Chelsea the year before and all of a sudden you’ve sold him to one of or the biggest rival we have.
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Matic won two league titles during his three year spell at ChelseaRex FeaturesMatic and his new team-mates during a training session at the AON training complexGetty - Contributor
“I say we because I am a Chelsea supporter so I’m speaking from the heart.
“He’s been outstanding for us and you’ve seen in the short period there how he’s allowed Pogba to basically do what he wants.
“I just couldn’t see that piece of business at all.”
Matic’s arrival to Old Trafford has allowed Paul Pogba to roam further forward in the midfieldReuters
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