Manchester United players are reportedly fuming over what they perceive as relentless and overly personal attacks from former stars, including Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, and Rio Ferdinand. According to sources, the current squad has been sharing video clips of these legends making high-profile mistakes during their own playing days, as a way to highlight the double standards.
The tension has been brewing as United struggle under manager Jose Mourinho, with many ex-players voicing strong opinions on television and radio. Mirror Sport understands that the players believe some of the criticism has been 'over the top' and fails to acknowledge that even the club's greatest icons made errors on the pitch.
Particularly galling to the current squad are accusations that they do not care about the club. The players feel that many former stars lack the courage to criticise Mourinho directly and instead take aim at the players. This has caused significant resentment within the dressing room.
The comments from Scholes, Neville, and Ferdinand have been among the most pointed, with Paul Pogba often singled out. However, the players believe the remarks lack constructive feedback and are driven by media appearances rather than genuine concern for the team's performance.
