Gary Neville slams 'classless' Manchester United over Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino warning sent to underperforming stars
Michael Carrick - (C)Getty Images Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's leadership following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
Key points
- Carrick exits after United drop to 18th in Premier League table; he led them to three wins across all competitions.
- "We're sat here today recording this programme knowing that Michael Carrick is going to be sacked tomorrow, knowing that they're speaking to Mauricio Pochettino, knowing that they've spoken to [Julian] Nagelsmann, [Eddie] Howe - and they should be doing that by the way, I'm not saying they shouldn't be doing that," Neville stated.
- That's one thing I think he will deal with straight away, he's obviously got a lot of experience now, he knows how to coach a team." Immediate survival challenge The expected arrival of Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and the United States, signals an urgent shift in strategy for the club.
The former Red Devils captain accused the club of being "classless" in their treatment of the legendary midfielder while simultaneously preparing the current squad for a gruelling regime under expected successor Mauricio Pochettino.
Additional details
- Limbo at Carrington Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick's departure on Thursday, concluding a prolonged period of uncertainty.
- Clumsy and classless execution Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast prior to the official announcement, Neville expressed disbelief at the timeline of events.
- "I think if you live in Monaco, you can't leave a guy hanging for 24 or 48 hours just because you live in Monaco, that can't happen." Relegation fears and a brutal fitness fix Carrick’s tenure unravelled rapidly after he was handed a permanent contract until 2028 just last May.
- "But I think the fact they're in Monaco now and they can't sack him today knowing that it's happening, to me it just feels a little bit clumsy, it feels a little bit classless," he added.
- With Pochettino poised to step in, Neville warned the current squad to prepare for a drastic physical overhaul.
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