Liverpool
defender Jamie
Carragher has revealed that he thinks
bitter rivals Manchester
United signing of Michael
Owen was a great bit of
business.
The striker swapped relegated Newcastle United for the English
champions in one of the shock moves of the summer, but Carragher
believes it is a shrewd move by the Red Devils.
“Signing Michael Owen was a clever piece of business by United and
he has started really well for them in pre-season,” he told the
Sunday Mirror.
“In a way, I am pleased he's got a move to a big club, because he
came in for a lot of criticism at Newcastle.
“Why? What did the lad do wrong up there? For me, Michael Owen is
still a great player and a great role model and I have this feeling
he'll be good for United.”
Carragher also revelaed that he was still good friends with Owen
and hoped he would do well at his new club.
“Michael is a good friend of mine, but he plays for our biggest
rivals now so he'll know I won't want him to carry on scoring once
the season starts,” he admitted.
“He's scored a lot of goals in the first few games for United and I
hope he scores a few more pre-season, because I want him to do
well."
The 31-year-old also insisted that, despite the loss of Cristiano
Ronaldo, United would still prove to be tough opposition next
season.
“I don't expect United to be weaker, just because they've lost
Ronaldo,” he explained.
“They still have Wayne Rooney, who is one of the best players in
the world, and a very solid midfield with players like Michael
Carrick.
“Only a fool would say it's going to be a weaker United.”
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