Ander Herrera, the veteran midfielder who returned to Zaragoza after a long career in clubs such as PSG, Manchester United and Boca Juniors, recently spoke about the sanction imposed on Manchester City and about José Mourinho's management in an interview with the YouTube channel “Mario's Way”, hosted by former footballer Mario Suárez.
During the conversation, Herrera recalled his time at the English club, where he played four seasons, and expressed his opinion on the situation of the “Red Devils.” According to the player, it is essential that the rules are respected and that the sanction be an exemplary punishment. He added that the damage caused is “irreparable” and that Mourinho's reaction, who gave a lot of importance to second place, was a way of trying to control the situation. “It's like the Simpsons, what he says, then happens,” he said, suggesting that Mourinho's words failed to prevent the problems that arose.
The midfielder also clarified that he did not blame either the players or the coach, but rather the club's owners, whom he considers responsible for the lack of discipline that led to the sanction. Herrera stressed the importance of following the rules and making the consequences clear to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Regarding his career, Herrera recalled his start in football and his time in Paris and Boca Juniors, where he highlighted the passion of the fans who compare him to family. Since his return to Zaragoza, the player has participated in five Primera RFEF matches, contributing to the team led by Ibai Gómez, former Athletic Club player. Zaragoza, which was relegated last season, is currently in second position in the table, tied on points with Villarreal B, which keeps alive the hope of promotion back to the First Division.
With the season still underway, Zaragoza continues to seek to consolidate its second position and secure promotion, while the debate over Manchester City's sanction continues in the media and among fans.