Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has launched a stinging criticism of Erik ten Hag‘s side following their 1-0 defeat away to Newcastle.
Scholes was hugely disappointed with United’s display as they slumped to a defeat at St James’ Park, with Anthony Gordon scoring the only goal of the game for the home side.
Ten Hag’s team have struggled for consistency all season and are currently in seventh place in the Premier League, with eight wins and six defeats in 14 games.
Scholes branded United’s performance ‘rubbish’ and added that there are ‘too many lazy players’ at the club.
‘Rubbish. They’re a poor football team at this minute,’ he told Premier League Productions when asked for a verdict on his former side’s malaise.
‘Those results they’ve had recently are misleading. Too many lazy players on the football team – you can’t get away with that.’
Marcus Rashford was excellent at times last season but hasn’t been at his best for much of this campaign.
The 26-year-old was angry at being substituted against Newcastle when he was replaced by Antony in the 61st minute.
Scholes stated that Rashford didn’t have anything to complain about with regards to being withdrawn.
He said: ‘What is he surprised about? I don’t get it.
‘What is he thinking he should still be on the pitch for? He was causing the team more harm than good.
‘Marcus last year was brilliant and he’s got ability, there is no doubt about that. But when you decide to walk back like was, and he comes off and behaves like that, I do not think it’s good for the team.
Scholes said: ‘Bruno is another one. Look, he’s got fantastic ability, he can score a goal and make a goal, but I would love to be in the dressing room before a game and see what the manager is asking him to do.
‘What position is he asking him to play? Where are you supposed to be on the football pitch?
‘I see him as a No.10, it’s his best position as he can play a pass and he can get a goal.
‘Where was he tonight? He was never in that position. I see him on the left, the right, sometimes he is the deepest Manchester United player, getting the goal off the goalkeeper.
