English former footballer Gary Neville reacts after a tee shot during the Pro Am prior to the AIG Women's Open 2026 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Gary Neville has admitted he has concerns over Manchester United(Image: (Photo by Morgan Harlow/R&A/R&A via Getty Images))
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Former Manchester United serial title winner Gary Neville admits he is worried about the form and confidence of his old side ahead of their trip to Leeds United next weekend.
Michael Carrick's team were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening, leaving the Red Devils with just one win so far in the league this campaign. That record represents their worst start to a league season for 40 years and leaves questions hanging over the future of Carrick as manager.
The under-pressure team head to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night for a Champions League clash, with their hosts flying high in La Liga after an impressive start to the season. A defeat there would only serve to increase the pressure on Carrick and his players before they head to Elland Road on Sunday for an eagerly-anticipated clash between the rivals.
Neville is questioning the character of the team and with a trip to Leeds looming, he's been speaking about his concerns.
“It’s a real concern going into the winter slog”, he said on his own Gary Neville Podcast. “You are going into the winter slog where you are playing a game every three days.
“The Champions League is going to hit you hard; you have got tough matches, and you are going to Elland Road next Sunday. These games are going to need real personality and character and a group of players who are resilient.
“At the moment, you do worry about them going into that run of matches, thinking – how are they going to tackle and come out of it?”
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