I would never criticise David Moyes but his Manchester United season was the worst of my career

Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is back on our screens this evening as he joins the punditry team for England's international friendly with Belgium.

The 36-year-old retired from professional football earlier this year after spending the last five years competing in China. Ahead of his punditry debut, MUTV spoke with Fellaini to reflect on his time at Old Trafford.

In an honest admission, Fellaini has explained that while he was pleased to be brought to United from Everton, he struggled to adapt to life at the Theatre of Dreams during the transition period from Sir Alex Ferguson to David Moyes. "The first year at Manchester United was very difficult for me because, like you said, I was the first signing after the era of Ferguson and it was not easy," he explained.

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"I'm honest and I always said that the first year was very difficult for me, but for the team too. We did a bad season, you know?

"It was a nightmare one for a few months. It was not easy at all and, when you are in this situation as well, mentally it’s not good, it’s not easy.

"I played five years for Everton, doing very well [and getting] respect from everybody. Then you go to a big club and mentally it's difficult, as your football is not the same.

"You know, for me, it was the worst [season] in my career, my first year in Manchester. Mentally, too."

Moyes was eventually sacked in mid-April and replaced temporarily by Ryan Giggs before Louis van Gaal took charge. While it did not work out for the former Everton boss in Manchester, Fellaini holds no ill-will to the man who brought him to the club.

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