Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville blasted the home team’s midfield after their 1-0 English Premier League victory over Wolves.
After Man Utd defeated Wolves on August 14, Gary Neville stated to Sky Sports that “Man Utd midfield doesn’t exist, it’s empty.” Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes came up high in the preseason, putting Casemiro at the bottom. But the issue became apparent in the season’s first game. You must maintain equilibrium.
Man Utd defeated Wolves 1-0 thanks to good fortune. The “Red Devils” kicked at home but were unable to control the game, allowing the opposition to score 23 times, including six goals. When goalkeeper Andre Onana struck striker Sasa Kalajdzic in the head in the penalty area, Wolves hit the post and was awarded a penalty at the end of the game. Raphael Varane’s header gave the “Red Devils” the first three points in the 76th minute. The host had not before scored a goal.
In the middle of the field for Man Utd are Casemiro and rookie Mason Mount, higher-up Bruno Fernandes, and the attacking trio of Anthony, Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford. The “Red Devils” are disjointed in their offense and careless in their defense. Matheus Nunes and Matheus Cunha were frequently able to pull the ball straight into the middle thanks to the line between the hosts, which led to numerous dangerous situations.
“Three offensive players don’t defend hard enough,” Neville continued. Since Wolves recently changed champions and played really poorly last season, there is grounds for serious concern. Many are concerned about their season, but they performed better than Manchester United today.
After the first half, Lisandro Martinez, a defender, had to leave the pitch due to an injury. Harry Maguire, a former captain, is on the reserve list, but Victor Lindelof has been chosen to take Martinez’s spot.
The 30-year-old midfielder wants to stay and battle for the starting position rather than lowering his wage when he travels to a new club, despite the fact that Man Utd and West Ham had established a deal to trade Maguire. Neville believes that coach Erik ten Hag’s substitute decision appears to be an attempt to “fire” Maguire. Without a doubt, Neville stated, “they’re trying to get Maguire out of the club.”