Gary Neville believes that Manchester United have worsened under Ruben Amorim and warned the Portuguese: “It cannot continue to continue.”
Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace placed the amoring United in the square one after three straight victories over Rangers, Fulham and Steaua Bucharest.
It was the loss of the 39-year-old’s fifth league in seven games at Old Trafford since taking over-the fastest manager of Manchester United has reached that number of home flight losses in the Premier League history.
And Neville believes the pain will only continue for amoring, his players and fans united between now and the end of the season.
“I thought it would be better when Ruben Amorim came in, his enthusiasm and the new system, the players would buy and we would see a bounce,” he said Gary Neville Podcast.
“But we’ve seen the absolute opposite and has worsened – and that’s startling.
“There will be much more pain to the end of the season and it will be harmful – because they will undoubtedly stay with amorim. But the more you lose, the harder it is for the manager to convince the players of his idea .
“In the early days he said,” I won’t change my idea “and you need the players to buy in it. If they continue to lose and they continue to be criticized and the attention of attention comes to them more and fans If leaving unhappy, you know you create a feeling and you can’t continue to lose.
“You just can’t. He will depression players’ thoughts at a point where they will begin to lose confidence in the idea and hurt you.
“He cannot change his approach now because he has died in the gap on him and rightly. that he will not be enjoying this.
“It can’t continue to continue as it is and they somehow have to start playing better – because at this moment it’s a very bad situation when watching the united game.”
Neville on Mainoo Striker Pick: Amorim should simplify it!
United’s latest loss came under strange circumstances as Amorim chose midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has his advanced option, leaving the famous strikers Rasmus Hoylund and Joshua Zirczee on the bench.
The amorim side fought before the goal once again and in a further turning point, the renowned Jean-Philippe Matea palace striker received both goals in the 2-0 victory.
Neville believes that the selection of the Amorim team gave the palace a lot of confidence to catch that victory and said while United’s main coach cannot change his play style now, he has to make some changes.
“The only thing I can think he is doing is one of two things – experiment up to which he is simply trying to find a solution that works in the system he wants to play, or he does not like the attackers he There is, ”Neville said about the selection of the Mainoo Center.
“I thought Bruno Fernandes would play in that position or Alejandro Garnacho could play ahead and fernandes on the right control in the game and you can get good football.
“It is about placing the ball in the back of the net, it is about getting bodies in the box, it is about getting bodies in protectors and making sure it is really creating chances and it won’t happen so much with Mainoo forward as everything should be perfect.
“In Mainoo, Garnacho and Amad Diallo have three quite light players – good talented players – but everything should be absolutely perfect. And from a Crystal palace perspective, if I’m protective, I think I like that I’ll overcome them.
“They are sharp and they violate goals, but they are not fast fast and there are no real scorers there, so as a protector I am thinking:” We have a chance. “
“I am not saying that if they saw Rasmus Hoylund ahead of all of a sudden, they would start to panic, but they would think at least they have a physical presence and they have received a battle. Joshua Zirczee is a great boy.
“I’m not saying that they are great players, but I just felt that when I saw that team I thought Crystal Palace would fantasize.
“He has to simplify him a little. While he may not like the hujlund, he may not think that Zirczee is excellent and may dislike other players, he has to choose the players he has and stay with them.
“I was looking at him and thought,” I would be surprised if Crystal Palace does not score a few goals and I can’t see how they will score United. Where will they come from?
Judgment of Neville Transfer window
The day after the loss of the palace, United completed their January transfer window without any activity on the day of the deadline.
Full Lecce Patrick Dorgu was their only addition to the window after a chase for Bayern Munich Mathys wire striker ended up joining Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford completed a late January loan to Aston Villa.
But United’s defensive line took another blow as Lisandro Martinez came late against the palace with a disturbing knee injury.
“They have bought left Dorgu and in the system that amorim wants to play, the wings are absolutely critical-you have to have energy and quality in those wide areas,” Neville said.
“The arm wing is a completely different position with the arm and full protection, you have to be good at both. Dorgu will give it balance after they have had Diego Dalot or Nussair Mazraoui playing there, thing That is not ideal because they are always have to cut back to the right leg.
“Amorim knew Manchester United would not be fertile in the transfer window in January, everyone knew when he came, it was quite clear. I asked in that first interview, ‘so you would have to You have basically these players for the season now. ‘
“He undoubtedly lost Marcus Rashford and got a left -wing wing, so he might think he’s a little better. But it seemed like Lisandro Martinez could have chosen a bad injury when lying down and this is a Important player for Manchester United, though he is not playing great because he is a personality in that left channel. “
Next matches of Man Utd
February 7: Leicester (H), Fa Cup Fourth Round, Kick-Off 8:00
February 16th: Tottenham Hotspur (a), Premier League, Live in Sky Sports, Kick-off 4.30 Afternoon
February 22: Everton (a), Premier League, Kick-off 12.30 Afternoon
February 26: Ipswich (H), Premier League, Kick-off 7.30 Afternoon
March 9: Arsenal (H), Premier League, Live in Sky Sports, Kick-off 4.30 Afternoon
March 16: Leicester (a), Premier League, Live in Sky Sports, Start-Off 7:00