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Manchester United‘s recent 2-1 victory against Chelsea may have brought a momentary sigh of relief among fans. But the shadows of unrest still loom large over Old Trafford. The win, though crucial for Erik ten Hag’s side, has failed to mask the off-field challenges faced by the Red Devils lately. In a shocking revelation, former Manchester United star, Gary Neville, has boldly criticized United’s team, denouncing the most significant ‘betrayal’ in the dressing room.

The famous soccer pundit’s criticism stems from ‘discomfort and uncertainty’ among players under ten Hag’s leadership at Manchester United. Let’s delve deeper and uncover Neville’s comments on the subject matter.

Gary Neville blasts ‘unforgivable’ Manchester United dressing room leaks

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In a conversation with fellow soccer pundits, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane in ‘Stick to Football’, Gary Neville revealed his take on United’s dressing room fiasco. Neville, never shy to express his opinions, held nothing back when it came to the recent controversies surrounding United’s dressing room. He labeled the leaks and negative media portrayals as a blatant act of disloyalty, emphasizing the act as ‘unforgivable’.

“I think the biggest betrayal you can have in a dressing room is when players or their representatives go to the media to undermine the manager and other players, honestly that’s f**king unforgivable,” Neville declared with conviction. The seasoned pundit pointed digs directly at the players, staff, and their representatives, dubbing their actions as a profound ‘betrayal’ to the club.

While talking about his instinctive reaction to such dressing room debacle stories, Neville replied by drawing on his own experience in the game. “Whenever I heard those little stories coming out of a dressing room, I just thought, ‘They’re trying to get another manager sacked,’” the former Manchester United star claimed.

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Neville holds sympathy for the club, not for disloyal players

Despite the drama and fiasco, Neville’s sympathy extended to Manchester United as a whole. He acknowledged the challenges faced but made it clear that players must exhibit the right attitude toward the club. “I have got some sympathy with the club at the moment with what’s going on. But, I’ve got no sympathy at all for them if they’re leaking stories or they’re being late,” asserted Neville.

via Reuters

Neville’s words offer a stark reminder of the importance of the team’s collective effort and unity. With Manchester United striving to climb the Premier League table and rebuild its reputation, such internal conflicts pose a significant threat to the club’s progress. **It will be interesting to see how Erik ten Hag climbs out of this latest setback.

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