Man United Legend Points Out Red Devils’ Key Problem to Amorim After Defeat to Arsenal
- Manchester United legend Gary Neville is worried about the performance of the team in the 2025/26 English Premier League
- Red Devils began their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday evening, August 17
- The 20-time champions currently occupy 15th place in the standings with zero points from one match
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Former England international Gary Neville has identified a problem in Manchester United's current squad.
The Red Devils lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their opening match of the 2025/25 English Premier League, which is Manchester United's first loss at home to the Gunners in 16 years.
A goal from Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori in the 13th minute was enough for Arsenal to secure three points on Sunday evening, August 17.
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Neville identifies problem in Man United
Manchester United legend Gary Neville advised coach Ruben Amorim to fix the goalkeeping department before the close of the summer transfer window.
According to Daily Mail, the former defender insisted that the goalkeeper poses a major threat to the team if not addressed.
The two-time UEFA Champions League winner explained that the club had witnessed instability in the goalkeeping section in the past before Peter Schmeichel and Edwin Van der Sar rescued the club. He said:
"In Manchester United, we have a glaring issue that cannot be ignored. This is why the club needs to find a new goalkeeper. They have to, I am absolutely unequivocal on that.
"As an ex-player, I gathered 20 years of experience with the club, where there were two big periods of seven or eight years with Peter Schmeichel and Edwin Van der Sar, and in between, the club had seven or eight goalkeepers in a seven or eight-year period before gaining stability."
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Neville wants Man United to sign two goalkeepers
Former Valencia manager Gary Neville wants Manchester United to sign either Gianluigi Donnarumma or Emiliano Martinez.
According to Sky Sports, the 50-year-old believes that these two players can solve the current problem in the team.
The former England captain said Donnarumma and Martinez can play under pressure having competed at the World Cup and European final. He said:
"In my opinion, the duo of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Emiliano Martinez has personalities and characters. We have all seen in European final for Italy, saving penalties and looking like a giant; we have also seen him play for Paris Saint-Germain in big games under pressure.
"For Martinez, he won a World Cup, playing under pressure and having a big personality and the arrogance of an elite goalkeeper."
Altay Bayidnir was blamed for the goal against Arsenal after Turkish goalkeeper failed to clear Declan Rice corner before Calafiori nodded the ball in at the far post.
Fernandes points out Man United mistake
Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes pointed out the mistake that cost his team the victory, despite their strong performance against Arsenal.
The Portuguese magnifico applauded the Old Trafford fans for standing by the team throughout the match and after, despite the unfavourable result.
Source: Legit.ng
