Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said criticism of Sergio Ramos by some sections of the Manchester Uited fanbase is unfair.
The 29-year-old defender is being linked with a sensational summer move to Old Trafford after becoming reportedly unhappy over his contract impasse at Los Blancos along with the club’s refusal to deny he would be used as a presidential play thing among the candidates eying the top job at Barcelona.
While the majority of United fans would welcome the World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner to the club, some have been less than enthusiastic about Ramos’ disciplinary record and ability to pick up red cards on a fairly regular basis.
But speaking to talkSport, Carragher said any criticism of him is ludicrous.
“I get a bit wound up by the criticism Ramos gets. This is a fella who has won everything, he plays for one of the best clubs in the world and one of the best international sides we’ve ever seen,” he said.
He added: “He is rash at times, he has moments of madness and does get overly emotional in games, that’s always been a problem for him, but let’s not forget that it’s a problem for Wayne Rooney as well.
“If his trophy record doesn’t give him a bit of credit, what chance have I, or any of the centre-backs in the Premier League? I think it’s disrespectful – he’s won nearly 130 caps for Spain! He’s not playing for Mickey Mouse teams.”
