Gary Neville believes an absence of a transparent model of play was on the root of Erik ten Hag’s issues at Manchester United and in the end led to his sacking.
Ten Hag leaves United in 14th place within the Premier League and and not using a win within the Europa League to date, along with his final recreation coming in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to West Ham United. There have been a whole lot of missed alternatives within the recreation, which ended with a controversial penalty in stoppage time.
“I feel the dearth of character and elegance has been a thriller over the previous two and a half seasons,” Neville informed Sky Sports activities Information.
“Recruiting sucks generally, however I imagine there is a group of gamers who can play higher than them.
“The dearth of fashion is the largest drawback. It is actually troublesome to observe them play and that hasn’t modified within the final 18 months. It is as dangerous because the consequence.”
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Neville believes Ten Hag’s destiny was sealed when his aspect misplaced 3-0 at house to Tottenham Hotspur on the finish of October. Earlier than half-time of that recreation, Bruno Fernandes was despatched off with a crimson card with the rating 1-0, which meant that they misplaced two consecutive Premier League video games at Previous Trafford with a rating of 0-3 to sturdy opponents. Liverpool earlier this month.
“I think the Tottenham recreation could have been the catalyst for them to begin eager about a brand new supervisor,” Neville mentioned.
“You have a look at who’s accessible and then you definitely attempt to consider the timing. Half of you hope the supervisor can flip issues round, however ninety-nine p.c of the time the chances are stacked in opposition to you and it’ll proceed to take action.”
“They selected the second they determined weeks in the past. Yesterday (Sunday) it got here.
“They’d have began in search of Eric Ten Hag’s successor.
“Watching the Tottenham recreation a couple of weeks in the past, I felt like I might seen one thing like this earlier than. It was a foul day for Manchester United and a foul day for Erik ten Hag.
“It bought worse from there. Missed possibilities had been unacceptable on Sunday when they need to have been two or three factors forward at half-time.”
“Total, outcomes and efficiency challenges meant the boss determined to sack him. I do not suppose anybody can be actually shocked.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over briefly till a everlasting successor is discovered. Nevertheless, Neville believes his former team-mate will solely have a restricted affect throughout his interim spell on the helm.
“What can he do? He can arrange the staff in numerous methods however he has been on the bench with Erik ten Hag. If one thing large occurs within the subsequent few days, I’ll Stunned,” Neville mentioned.
“These guys have a whole lot of work to do as a result of they have been struggling. He’ll attempt his greatest and I feel they is likely to be higher suited to a again three – possibly that can make them extra snug.”
“I am undecided Ruud would do this.”
Neville says the present squad of gamers may be higher than they’re and January additions aren’t wanted to enhance the squad.
“Nobody can watch a Manchester United recreation and never suppose the gamers are higher than they present. They’re higher than 14th, possibly even higher than sixth,” he mentioned.
“Manchester United have been on this scenario many instances and also you begin to query each participant on the pitch. If a supervisor can are available in and begin taking inspiration from them, you can begin to determine who to maintain.
“I would not change something within the January switch window. The brand new coach ought to work with these gamers.”
