Neville Tears Into Amorim After United Slip Against Fulham
Old Trafford was thrown into fresh controversy after Manchester United stumbled to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Fulham, and former club captain Gary Neville was among the loudest critics of manager Ruben Amorim.
Neville accused the Portuguese coach of repeating errors that he believes have already damaged United’s progress, singling out the decision to start Luke Shaw and Casemiro as the most glaring example of poor judgment.
Supporters had hoped Amorim’s arrival would usher in a decisive break from the tactical chaos of the previous campaign. Yet against Fulham, many of those familiar shortcomings were visible once again.
Despite Marcus Rashford giving United an early lead, the visitors capitalized on defensive frailties in the second half and came away with a point.
Speaking after the match, Neville didn’t soften his words. He argued that Amorim appears reluctant to adapt or make bold calls on fading senior players.
According to Neville, Shaw struggled repeatedly on the left, leaving space for Fulham to exploit, while Casemiro was off the pace in midfield, losing challenges and failing to provide the protective shield United needed.
In Neville’s eyes, these selections highlight a coach unwilling to recognize when trusted veterans are no longer reliable at the highest level.
Neville’s frustration echoed that of the fanbase. Many felt that fresher, younger players such as Tyrell Malacia or Kobbie Mainoo should have been given opportunities from the start. Instead, Amorim relied on names with reputation but questionable form.
The substitutions also came late in the game, further fueling accusations of poor tactical awareness.
For Neville, the performance reinforced a wider concern: that Amorim is displaying the same stubborn streak critics often associated with his predecessor.
He warned that persisting with underperforming experienced players risks condemning United to yet another disappointing season.
The reaction on social media only heightened the pressure. Supporters vented that the team looks stagnant, complaining that Amorim’s selections are keeping the club from building momentum.
One fan lamented, “Casemiro was once world-class, but he no longer dictates games. Shaw has been error-prone for months. Amorim must see what we all see.”
With United managing just a single victory in their last four outings, the questions grow sharper. Can Amorim make the tough decisions necessary to reshape the squad, or will loyalty to established names hold him back?
Neville’s words may have sounded ruthless, but they seem to reflect the mood among a growing section of fans who fear the club is drifting rather than evolving.
