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Neville Slams Man Utd's 'Unacceptable' Complacency
25 Nov
Summary
- Gary Neville labeled Manchester United's performance 'unacceptable' and 'an embarrassment'.
- He cited 'complacency' as the root cause of the team's dismal display.
- Neville dismissed injury concerns, emphasizing spirit and fight as crucial factors.
Gary Neville has sharply criticized Manchester United's recent performance against Everton, describing it as 'unacceptable' and 'an embarrassment'. The Sky Sports pundit believes the team's 1-0 defeat, which saw them lose to a 10-man Everton side, 'smelt of complacency.' Neville emphasized that this display erodes trust in the team and its manager, particularly after a period of improved results.
Neville was adamant that injuries to key players like Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko offered no excuse for the lack of effort. He argued that Everton, even with a man disadvantage, dominated United through sheer fight and spirit. This sentiment was echoed by Jamie Carragher, who questioned manager Ruben Amorim's tactical inflexibility in response to Everton's red card, suggesting it would lead to significant scrutiny.
The former Manchester United captain also highlighted specific player issues, criticizing Luke Shaw's 'ambling' pace and questioning tactical substitutions. Neville stressed the need for urgency, high tempo, and sustained attacks, lamenting United's slow play and lack of presence in the box, which resulted in collective boos from the home crowd.
