A club legend has suggested that the Red Devils are lacking balance amid a plethora of high-quality attacking options.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani "conundrum" among a long list of other issues after Manchester United's loss at Leicester City, according to Gary Neville.

United extended their winless run in the Premier League to three matches after going down 4-2 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka sealing a memorable victory for Leicester.

Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford struck for United, who suffered defeat away from home for the first time in 30 games, while Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure in the final third after being restored to Solskjaer's starting XI.

What's been said?
It has been suggested that Ronaldo's lack of pressing off the ball leaves the Red Devils short defensively, and with Uruguay workhorse Cavani waiting in the wings on the bench, Neville thinks Solskjaer now has a real selection dilemma on his hands.

A club legend also feels that the likes of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho are failing to live up to the required standard, with Liverpool and Manchester City considered to still be well ahead when it comes to "work ethic".

"They've got this real conundrum with Pogba and Fernandes, they've got this real conundrum with Ronaldo and Cavani, another conundrum with Greenwood, Rashford and Sancho," Neville told Sky Sports. "You put all these teams into a unit when out of possession, and those players' strengths aren't out of possession.

"The great players are able to do it in both ways, but they're biased towards the attacking side of the game. What Manchester United's star players need is to have the work ethic of Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Sadio Mane. World-class players who work like absolute dogs every game. I don't see that among United's most talented players."

Pressure builds on Solskjaer
It has been suggested that Solskjaer is on borrowed time after United's underwhelming start to the 2021-22 campaign, with an expectant fanbase beginning to lose patience as a five-year trophy drought approaches.

Neville doesn't think the Norwegian will lose his job yet, though, and remains hopeful that he will be able to find a balance as he continues to manage a world-class squad.

"The pressure will build on the manager and the pressure will build on the players," he added. "They won't do anything with the manager. Ultimately, I think the club are stable in this respect in what's happened in the last 10 years. I think they recognise that they are going to go through these moments.

"They are integrating [Raphael] Varane, Sancho and Ronaldo and I feel they'll see it through but there is massive pressure. It's not coming. It's here. It was there before the international break and it's not going to go away. It should be there. It's Manchester United. They've spent a fortune and they've got some of the best players in the world."

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Will he ever stop talking? How long does he intend to keep making excuses for the OGS?? Neville failed as a coach.....i hope he doesn't end up as a failed pundits as well.

Its even annoying to think that I was defending this rookie and wack coach few weeks ago.......Fergie001, abeg no vex. I been follow 'damn niggar' smoke loud that day

First 3 games Man u had 7 points while Arsenal had nothing, tomorrow na 1 point go separate them.

You can't make stupid excuses for a coach with this quality of players.

Make them sack Ole before e carry Ronaldo go play Europa League next season.

OJEEMAH:
Will he ever stop talking? How long does he intend to keep making excuses for the OGS?? Neville failed as a coach.....i hope he doesn't end up as a failed journalist as well.

Its even annoying to think that I was defending this rookie and wack coach few weeks ago.......Fer.gie001, abeg no vex. I been follow 'damn niggar' smoke loud that day

First 3 games Man u had 7 points while Arsenal had nothing, tomorrow na 1 point go separate them.

You can't make stupid excuses for a coach with this quality of players.

Make them sack Ole before e carry Ronaldo go play Europa League next season.

I have known that guy was an idiot since last season.

Only rivals want him in because they want to collect promo before he eventually leaves.

The foolish legend, Gary Neville I suppose, is part of the Association of Foolish Legends, Ferdinand inclusive that rained all manner of invectives against former Coaches who indeed won something.

Is Ole more legendary @ Man Utd than Lampard was @ Chelsea?
What about Zizou? The club said they are 100% secure with Pinocchio, make we dey see nah.....S'ebi na this October/Nov!

When you look closely, you'll notice that it is only the retired British players that always come out in public to give their yeye and irrelevant analysis, as if they were even better. Is this not the same Neville that Thierry Henry tested his new skills on? using him to wipe the floor? He is the one saying man utd players are lazy *spits

I mean it is obvious they arent hardworkers likey Chelsea players, but Neville wasn't better either. That criticism should be coming from someone better

Meanwhile, I think OGS should be given more time to prove himself. And while he still has the time, the man should get rid of ronaldo immediately. Ronaldo is ruining the work ethic of this beautiful team. I saw how they played good football last season, even Kickstarted their season by spanking a stubborn leeds utd 5-1. It all changed after lord pendu joined the team *sad
Get rid of him and damn the criticism. After all pirlo and allegri did it

fergie001:

I have known that guy was an idiot since last season.

After watching their absymal performance in their last few games, I must admit, you were right all along. The guy is not tactically sound.

Only rivals want him in because they want to collect promo before he eventually leaves.

Not a Man u fan but in all honesty, the niqqa has to go but make una hold on make Arsenal first collect 3 points

The foolish legend, Gary Neville I suppose, is part of the Association of Foolish Legends, Ferdinand inclusive that rained all manner of invectives against former Coaches who indeed won something.

Gary Neville is a bloody hypocrite. Ferdinand is lenient and more sensible than Neville and Scholes.......Same Neville wey Samir Nasri send into retirement.

Is Ole more legendary @ Man Utd than Lampard was @ Chelsea?
What about Zizou? The club said they are 100% secure with Pinocchio, make we dey see nah.....S'ebi na this October/Nov!

MangekyoAlt:
When you look closely, you'll notice that it is only the retired British players that always come out in public to give their yeye and irrelevant analysis, as if they were even better. Is this not the same Neville that Thierry Henry tested his new skills on? using him to wipe the floor? He is the one saying man utd players are lazy *spits

Samir Nasri also dealt with him

I mean it is obvious they arent hardworkers likey Chelsea players, but Neville wasn't better either. That criticism should be coming from someone better

He talks too much.......I have seen Carragher, Henry, Wright, Hargreaves on Skysport making sensible contributions without unnecessary criticism.

Meanwhile, I think OGS should be given more time to prove himself. And while he still has the time, the man should get rid of ronaldo immediately. Ronaldo is ruining the work ethic of this beautiful team. I saw how they played good football last season, even Kickstarted their season by spanking a stubborn leeds utd 5-1. It all changed after lord pendu joined the team *sad
Get rid of him and damn the criticism. After all pirlo and allegri did it

Ronaldo or no Ronaldo, the guy should be sacked asap.

OJEEMAH:
After watching their absymal performance in their last few games, I must admit, you were right all along. The guy is not tactically sound. Not a Man u fan but in all honesty, the niqqa has to go but make una hold on make Arsenal first collect 3 points Gary Neville is a bloody hypocrite. Ferdinand is lenient and more sensible than Neville and Scholes.......Same Neville wey Samir Nasri send into retirement.

In a nutshell, una wan collect una own.......

God no go gree!

fergie001:

In a nutshell, una wan collect una own.......

God no go gree!

A bad coach will always mk nonsense out of his team...I remember when Benitez took over from ancelloti , real madrid started struggling, some people like that goat that his moniker starts with M were saying Ronaldo was the reason y the team was struggling.... he only scored 2 goals in 6 group games in the CL and his scoring form dropped , madrids wins dropped under benitez...Madrid were 5th on the table...they sacked benitez by Christmas and zidane took over... Madrid jumped from 5th to 2nd and only lost the league to Barca on the final day...Ronaldo scoring form skyrocketed, he finished second behind suarez, Messi finished 3rd... in the champions league, he scored 10 goals in the knockout and won the champions league and he ended up as top scorer in the CL that year....thats cos Zidane played to his strength and the team progressed .... sack ole , get a credible coach and watch man u rise to the top

OJEEMAH:


Make them sack Ole before e carry Ronaldo go play Europa League next season.

Ole or not Luxembourg D'or must play europa.

MangekyoAlt:
When you look closely, you'll notice that it is only the retired British players that always come out in public to give their yeye and irrelevant analysis, as if they were even better. Is this not the same Neville that Thierry Henry tested his new skills on? using him to wipe the floor? He is the one saying man utd players are lazy *spits

I mean it is obvious they arent hardworkers likey Chelsea players, but Neville wasn't better either. That criticism should be coming from someone better

Meanwhile, I think OGS should be given more time to prove himself. And while he still has the time, the man should get rid of ronaldo immediately. Ronaldo is ruining the work ethic of this beautiful team. I saw how they played good football last season, even Kickstarted their season by spanking a stubborn leeds utd 5-1. It all changed after lord pendu joined the team *sad
Get rid of him and damn the criticism. After all pirlo and allegri did it

I stand wit u. Lord Luxembourg is killing United. Since Lord Luxembourg came Cavani has not seen the back of the net. Little wonder Greenwood has bn selfish 2wads him. Last last him go play europa.

Numerouno94:


Ole or not Luxembourg D'or must play europa.

I said same about cr7 involvement wen united are without the ball, dey said i was mad, dt cr7 is paid to score goals only, dt how do I expect an old 36yr old cr7 to start defending..
cavani is on the bench n the sub is needed to help assist the defense bt ole cnt try such bcox removing cr7 is like a time bomb..
he didn't start cr7 d previous game n pundits blasted him, even sir alex too blasted him dt u dnt put key men on d bench..
he now started cr7 n thier god was useless in attack without key passes given to them n more useless wen defending..
I cnt wait for ole to leave, I want see the miracles wey d new coach wan do

Numerouno94:


I stand wit u. Lord Luxembourg is killing United. Since Lord Luxembourg came Cavani has not seen the back of the net. Little wonder Greenwood has bn selfish 2wads him. Last last him go play europa.

I swear....he keeps waiting for tap ins from greenwood pass bt dt wan no send am atall....greenwood dey shoot wen close to the net instead of passing to mr tapin.
if na so cr7 bin de pass mk others tap in, e for no de score like dt

OJEEMAH:
Will he ever stop talking? How long does he intend to keep making excuses for the OGS?? Neville failed as a coach.....i hope he doesn't end up as a failed pundits as well.

Its even annoying to think that I was defending this rookie and wack coach few weeks ago.......Fergie001, abeg no vex. I been follow 'damn niggar' smoke loud that day

First 3 games Man u had 7 points while Arsenal had nothing, tomorrow na 1 point go separate them.

You can't make stupid excuses for a coach with this quality of players.

Make them sack Ole before e carry Ronaldo go play Europa League next season.

Man u no go see eropo (Europa) next season Awon iya mi agba lo so be

We need a disciplinary Manager not a nice guy manager make player dey dictate for manager dat nonsense

OJEEMAH:

paulolee:

I swear....he keeps waiting for tap ins from greenwood pass bt dt wan no send am atall....greenwood dey shoot wen close to the net instead of passing to mr tapin.
if na so cr7 bin de pass mk others tap in, e for no de score like dt

Hahahahahahahahahah.

U knw the funi tin? Greenwood nor they selfish b4 oo, na since Pendu arrive nai him start this selfishness. Him nor send pendu papa.

Numerouno94:


I stand wit u. Lord Luxembourg is killing United. Since Lord Luxembourg came Cavani has not seen the back of the net. Little wonder Greenwood has bn selfish 2wads him. Last last him go play europa.

It obvious for everyone to see already. Whoever claims otherwise is lying to himself.

Meanwhile, I really feel sad for Ronaldo seeing how Greenwood snubs him each time he has created space for himself.

During their one loss defeat against Aston Villa, Greenwood had drifted into the 18yards box, drawing all the few defenders to himself. He could've easily passed the ball to Ronaldo who was free. Instead he opted to shooting it. Las Las the shot was blocked. Looking at Ronaldo, one could tell he was disappointed.
If he was in Madrid and benzema or bale did that, the man for shout for them no be small. But he chill.

Against Leicester, Greenwood did it again. Ole seriously needs to caution Greenwood because d guy just dey frustrate Ronaldo who we know can't do much if he isn't fed passes.


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