Man United’s players ‘aren’t professional, don’t go to bed at the right time, don’t eat the right things and have CONNED Michael Carrick’ – he will look at them ‘in disgust’, rages Gary Neville

Gary Neville has strongly criticized Manchester United's squad on his Sky Sports podcast, claiming players have conned manager Michael Carrick and acted unprofessionally. Neville alleged that several squad members fail to eat properly or maintain discipline with their sleep, suggesting Carrick will view them with disgust. His comments followed Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth on Sunday, October 25, 2026, which left the club sitting 16th in the Premier League.

The defeat came after a 4-1 loss in Como and amid growing pressure on Carrick's managerial position. Carrick benched captain Bruno Fernandes for the Bournemouth match after Fernandes publicly criticized team tactics, with Neville arguing the captain's public remarks proved the dressing room had turned on the manager. While Carrick stated he is not expecting any specific decision regarding his future, he admitted the club is navigating a difficult spell.