
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has criticised Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba, saying the Cameroonian does not understand the role of sitting in front of and protecting the defence. According to the Daily Post, Sherwood described Baleba as an all-action player and warned that Manchester United should sign a specialist capable of playing that holding role instead.
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