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A former Manchester United captain has described the current squad as being in a "desperate situation" and "low on quality" after their defeat to Newcastle United.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has strongly criticised the current squad, describing their situation as "desperate" and the team as "low on quality" following their 4-1 defeat by Newcastle United.
The Red Devils’ poor form continued with the loss, leaving them in 14th place in the Premier League table.
Neville’s intense Man Utd criticism
Neville, who made 602 appearances for United, expressed his concern over the team's lack of quality across the pitch.
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The former right-back questioned the suitability of the squad for manager Ruben Amorim's system, highlighting the lack of natural wing-backs and the absence of a reliable centre-forward.
“I don’t think there’s a lack of effort,” Neville told NBC after the game. “They’re giving it their all. They’re so below the standard and quality you need at that football club all over the pitch. Other than Bruno (Fernandes) and Amad Diallo maybe, I can’t think of any of them I would hang my hat on.
“It’s a really desperate situation. The squad is so poor on quality. They have old players, they have young players who are nowhere near it, they have a group in the middle… it’s a worrying situation.”
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Neville then analysed the club’s wing-back situation, explaining why Amorim’s approach could be wrong.
“The system is a problem,” said Neville. “I have asked this question for two months. Who are the natural wing-backs, players good enough going forwards who have great energy and players good enough going back? Who are these two players who play behind the striker?
“They need a centre-forward to carry the line — who is that player that is available who would go to Man Utd? There are seven or eight teams at the top of the league who need a striker. You aren’t going to Man Utd ahead of Liverpool or Arsenal who need a striker. There’s massive issues.
“Honestly, you don’t know where to start or build the first step from. There’s a serious amount of time required and good recruitment for that club to get right.”
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United have now lost two of their previous three Premier League matches, either side of a goalless Manchester derby.
What’s next for Man Utd?
Amorim's men host Lyon on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
The first meeting ended 2-2 in France.
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