Unimpressed: David Beckham has criticised Manchester United’s players
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David Beckham believes the conduct of some Manchester United players was “not acceptable” on the club’s post-season tour.
Ruben Amorim and his squad travelled to Malaysia and Hong Kong off the back of United’s worst ever Premier League season.
After a shock defeat to ASEAN All-Stars, United came from behind to beat Hong Kong, although it was incidents off the pitch that attracted much of the attention.
Amad help up to his middle finger to fans as he got off the team coach and footage on social media appeared to show Alejandro Garnacho shoving a supporter who was filming him.
The winger also posted an Instagram story with the caption “finally” after returning from the tour, as speculation continues over his future.
Recent reports suggest that Amorim has told Garnacho he must find a new club this summer, with the relationship reaching breaking point after the 20-year-old reacted badly to being left out of United’s starting lineup in the Europa League final against Tottenham.
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Reflecting on matters at his former club, Beckham criticised what he perceived to be a lack of “respect”.
"I don't like seeing what's happening at the club,” Beckham told CBS Sports.
"It's true that it's the pitch that matters, but I see a lot of things that are not acceptable to me as a fan and a lover of Manchester United.
"You have to represent the badge. I've seen a lot of things where players didn't act in the right way.
"We understood what it meant to play for Manchester United. We understood what the badge meant.
"Everywhere we travelled, whether in Europe or Asia, we respected the fans. We respected the fact that they came and paid money to see us, to get an autograph or to take pictures. You have to respect that."