Neville’s United verdict

Gary Neville gave his verdict on Manchester United following the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea, and while he says there are still big questions over the midfield, he does not think there is any need to panic.

Goals from Pedro, Gary Cahill, Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante condemned Jose Mourinho’s side to a thumping defeat and left them seventh in the Premier League, six points off the top after nine matches.

Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast following the full-time whistle at Stamford Bridge, Neville highlighted poor performances from Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera in midfield and believes Paul Pogba is still confused over his role.

He says Mourinho still does not know his best team but has backed the manager to get it right. Here’s what he had to say…

There are still issues in midfield

NEVILLE SAYS: “I think one of the things that was different for United compared to Monday night (against Liverpool) was they had control in the midfield, with Fellaini and Herrera alongside each other.

“Fellaini played so high in the game today. I am not sure if that was something he was told to do, but it just didn’t work. It meant he was detached from Herrera who seemed to be exposed and for United it was not a good 45 minutes.

“I know Fellaini has had a lot of stick over the last couple of seasons with people saying he is not a Manchester United player and it is obvious to see his lack of quality in certain areas, but I thought today he was really poor. 

“In the first half he had a really terrible game and it was no surprise he came off and I think Herrera dropped a level after being brilliant at Anfield.

“Pogba is no doubt confused. He has been signed for such …

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