Gary Neville has claimed two problems are hindering Manchester United's progress under Erik ten Hag
United's loss to Aston Villa on Sunday ended an encouraging nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Some have suggested the fixture schedule has caught up with the Reds, and former defender Neville believes that it is true to some extent but also says a lack of continuity at centre-back cost his old club at Villa Park.
Lisandro Martinez has been a constant presence at the back, starting in all but one game this term. However, he has had three different partners in defence: Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire, with all three coming in and out of the side.
Speaking on Sky Sports' Super Sunday programme, Neville said: "They keep getting injuries to the pairing. They can’t keep a steady pair.
“Varane gets injured and Maguire came in last week and Lindelof is in midweek and today, so that’s a real problem.”
Neville also believes United possess the weakest forward options out of the so-called 'big six' despite the huge investment that's been made in United's frontline in recent years.
He added: "Manchester United’s front three - they are the weakest out of the top six.
“The front players aren’t as good as they should be. Ten Hag is getting the maximum out of them, I don’t know where the money’s gone again.”
United will be hoping to gain revenge over Villa when the two teams meet yet again on Thursday in the Carabao Cup. After that it's a trip to Fulham before Ten Hag's men take a break from domestic action as the World Cup kicks off.
MwilimaLamech
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the real problem lies in the attack, this team doesn't know to put a cross in the box plus nobody finishes, they lack to creating chances, leave the defence thy are way better thn the attack
sometimes they do proper crossing but the so called Ronaldo also keep wasting opportunities. he must be benched and put this Martial especially when his around back from injury
MwilimaLamech
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The two problems Gary are..... 1st, The Inconsistency of the players! 2nd, Donny Van De beek.🤷♂️
Third. Ronaldo and his armband..
copackmrsz
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Drop cr7
potabeknry
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If United is playing Villa again on Thursday, the line up should look like this; Rashford, Garnacho, Elanga Eriksen, Fred, Casemiro Shaw, Martinez, Lindelof, Dalot Subs; Ronaldo, Martial, McTominay, Maguire,
feyabcilp
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The two problems Gary are..... 1st, The Inconsistency of the players! 2nd, Donny Van De beek.🤷♂️
Mopabciprt
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Ten Hang need to drop
Mopabciprt
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Zepbeikmsz
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the real problem lies in the attack, this team doesn't know to put a cross in the box plus nobody finishes, they lack to creating chances, leave the defence thy are way better thn the attack
venabdiouy
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are u going to play then?
get better players, academy players... this is a work in progress that has been going on since Sir AF left. With millions spent, there is still nothing to show for...not even a single player has improved over the years... instead, they keep getting worse every season...
Heeacdeino
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United need to get rid of players like matial,wan bisaka,dvb,Jones, Ronaldo and Maguire
bubmnrz
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There are so many players Man Utd have to get rid off... starting with Ronaldo - VDB, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Phil Jones, Mcguire, even Fred, Mctominay, Rashford, Sancho, Elanga, Martial, and Antony. All these players do not belong in a Club like Man Utd nor in any EPL top team... They are all overrated and overpaid. Period
are u going to play then?
ManUnited-Red
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We have lots unfortunately 😔
midestivah
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problem e no dey finish 😂😂
Tihabcdouy
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Lindelof is a problem. Forwards also as we missed Antony,Martial. We could see a different team in league Cup all together. Dubravka/Shaw/Martinez/Maguire/Malacia/Casemiro/Fred/Rashford/Bruno/Antony/Martial.
dalot is suspended against Fulham in epl not in efl
venabdiouy
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There are so many players Man Utd have to get rid off... starting with Ronaldo - VDB, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Phil Jones, Mcguire, even Fred, Mctominay, Rashford, Sancho, Elanga, Martial, and Antony. All these players do not belong in a Club like Man Utd nor in any EPL top team... They are all overrated and overpaid. Period
Vunabcnsz
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Lindelof is a problem. Forwards also as we missed Antony,Martial. We could see a different team in league Cup all together. Dubravka/Shaw/Martinez/Maguire/Malacia/Casemiro/Fred/Rashford/Bruno/Antony/Martial.
Where's Dalot? Or you also believe in playing Malacia on the right-back position? That will spell doom for the team, Malacia can only cover there when United are in a commanding position, even ETH can never try such a joke formation.
Vaaaben
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Lindelof is a problem. Forwards also as we missed Antony,Martial. We could see a different team in league Cup all together. Dubravka/Shaw/Martinez/Maguire/Malacia/Casemiro/Fred/Rashford/Bruno/Antony/Martial.
hancemst
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This is so true.. But you're still afraid to criticize Ronaldo! 😂
ciuablosz
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He said it the way it is Man U attack is too poor to be compared with other teams
mlo07
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why he doesn't say the real problem for MU? may be he avoid the CR7 hand somee again.🤣🤣😂