Former Manchester United (United) winger Nani has criticized the current crop of United players for their lack of fight and failure to follow the example set by captain Bruno Fernandes.
Nani won 12 trophies in seven years at United.
The Red Devils were recently thrashed 0-3 by Newcastle United in the EFL Cup.
After their worst start to a season since 1962, manager Eric ten Haag is under increasing pressure.
“When we played at United, one of the things that defined the club was that we could lose 0-3 with 15 minutes left, 10 minutes left,” Nani told Portuguese podcast 1 PARA 1, “and that’s when I realized what mental strength means. It’s not about talent anymore. You have to push the ball into the goal. We did that, we did what we needed to do.”
“There are a lot of talented players at United. Technically, they have more talent than in our time. But there is no sacrifice, there is no fighting spirit. The real stars of United need to unlock the game,” he criticized.
“Manchester already has great players. We have Bruno Fernandes. If Fernandes wasn’t doing well, I would criticize him, but I don’t. The sacrifice and effort he puts into the game is incredible. He plays hard, he gives his all, he contributes. It’s just that his teammates can’t keep up with him.” 아톰카지노
