This isn't an ability issue, it's an effort issue. Manchester United have a mentality problem. We've seen these players perform at a much higher level, but the intensity, movement, aggression and willingness to battle simply haven't been consistent enough. Right now, it certainly looks like Carrick is losing the... players. When the collective effort disappears, the manager is inevitably in serious trouble.show more

I think it’s more of an effort problem from coaching. We clearly have the ability but they are not coached to up the tempo.

Carrick is trying to get these players to actually play ball. He needs to understand, a majority of these players have cost multiple managers their jobs. They'll only respond if he shoves both barrels in them. Carrick needs to understand he'll not be able to return the glory days

It’s also an ability issue..we’ve too many players that just aren’t good enough and not enough depth to do anything about it. The board haven’t backed the manager with what he needs but they also haven’t backed the squad, at the end of the day their “workers” with terrible bosses

The players are unable to do better because they’re all professional losers and mid-table talents. No manager can fix that.

Mental blocks are like buses - they come and go, but sometimes it's the driver that needs a timeout 😂🚨

united have 7 players from 2019-2020 still getting real minutes in 2026. none of the other top teams more than 1-2, and those typically were academy graduates. you can’t get out of mediocrity if the core of your team has been mediocre for a decade.

It looks they've given up already man The body language, mostly after that city defeat with 10 men Already 8 points from two teams that don't look like stopping anytime soon It'll get awful when they don't even make it to top 5. The sooner they act the better

Manchester United in the PL this season: - 14th in distance covered - 18th in sprints - 19th in high-speed runs - 18th in sprints per km covered - 19th in high-speed runs per km covered

Terry, fans need to start waving the white handkerchiefs when players like Zirkzee, Mount, Maguire etc get the ball. Enough is enough. Either that or stop attending games