Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has described the current squad as an “absolute disgrace” following the club’s 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. The former defender delivered a scathing critique of the players' performance, marking one of his most severe public criticisms of the team's recent form.
The match saw Fulham take an early lead through an own goal by Lisandro Martinez. Manchester United managed to salvage a point late in the game when Matheus Cunha scored with a deflected effort, preventing a defeat against the hosts.
Neville’s comments came on Sky Sports, where he expressed deep frustration with the team’s lack of intensity. “I rarely say teams don’t make an effort because that’s the ultimate criticism,” Neville stated. He specifically highlighted the first 15 minutes of the second half, noting that United were an “absolute disgrace” during that period and generally throughout the first 60 minutes.
“I’ve watched Man United since the age of five, and that’s the worst 15 minutes I’ve ever seen. Absolutely pathetic. I’ve never seen such a lack of effort. There needs to be a reset in terms of structure.”
The result leaves Manchester United in 12th place in the Premier League standings after their opening five fixtures, ahead of the upcoming international break. This result contributes to a points total that is tied for the lowest in the club's history after five games in the Premier League era.
Neville’s remarks underscore the growing pressure on the squad to improve its performance and structural organization as the season progresses. The former defender’s comments reflect a sentiment of disappointment among long-time supporters who have followed the club for decades.
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