Jamie Redknapp blasts Man Utd fans creating as much atmosphere as Covid times

JAMIE REDKNAPP has called out Manchester United fans for giving their players the silent treatment against Chelsea.

The Sky Sports pundit savaged the subdued atmosphere during Super Sunday's broadcast from Old Trafford.

Redknapp was far from impressed by the noise levels as Ruud van Nistelrooy's side drew a blank in the first half.

Marcus Rashford came closest to breaking the deadlock at the Theatre of Dreams, crashing a volley onto the crossbar.

But the game remained scoreless at the break, with Redknapp baffled by the lack of energy in the home support.

Redknapp told his Sky colleagues: "It's like watching a game in Covid.

"There's no crowd, there's no atmosphere, no energy.

"The players have got to do more [to get the crowd going]."

One fan agreed on X: "Old Trafford feels more like a library than the Theatre of Dreams lately."

Another wrote: "It's disappointing to hear that about Old Trafford. A lively atmosphere makes all the difference in the game. Fans need to bring that energy back!"

But a third argued: "Redknapp baiting as usual. Crowd is immense."