Carrick Accused of 'Killing' Man Utd Player's Potential

Former Manchester United stars Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have voiced criticism regarding player positions and injury diagnoses at the club. They are questioning the legitimacy of Benjamin Sesko's ongoing shin injury, which has kept him sidelined. The commentators also believe that playing Matheus Cunha as a central striker is detrimental to his performance.

Nicky Butt explicitly stated that playing Cunha as a number nine 'kills him,' suggesting he is far more effective from a wide position. This assessment comes as Manchester United faces a shortage of recognized strikers. Butt also raised doubts about the severity of Sesko's injury, implying it might not be as serious as perceived.

Scholes humorously questioned the nature of a shin injury, likening it to a broken leg and asking about the necessity of shin pads for such an ailment. The pair also extended their critique to the wider squad. Butt described the midfield as containing good players who struggle to dominate games. He also characterized the defense as average, pointing out individual weaknesses in the backline.

Butt specifically mentioned that the right-back doesn't possess the quality to secure a top-two or top-three finish for the team. He feels Harry Maguire is past his prime and Lisandro Martinez, while a good footballer, isn't a dominant center-back. Luke Shaw's recurring injury issues were also noted as a persistent problem.