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Steven Gerrard names six Man Utd players who aren’t good enough including ex-teammate

Manchester United are 16th in the Premier League following their worst start to a league season in 40 years and Steven Gerrard has given a damning assessment of their squad…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:04 AM
Steven Gerrard names six Man Utd players who aren’t good enough including ex-teammate
Key Things to Know
  • Steven Gerrard criticized several Manchester United players, including ex-England teammate Luke Shaw, saying they are not good enough.
  • Gerrard argued that defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw should have been moved on from the club sooner.
  • The former Liverpool midfielder also questioned newer arrivals and squad members including Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, and Matheus Cunha.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Steven Gerrard has delivered a harsh assessment of Manchester United's squad on The Overlap Daily, naming multiple players he believes are not good enough for the club. With United sitting 16th in the Premier League after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, Gerrard criticized defenders Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and former England teammate Luke Shaw, arguing that Shaw and Maguire should have been moved on earlier.

Gerrard also scrutinized several recent signings and attacking options, questioning Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, and the injured Benjamin Sesko. Amid United's poor run of just two wins in 12 matches across all competitions, manager Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure as club chiefs discuss potential replacements.

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