Gary Neville defends Ten Hag and Pochettino, believes ‘cultural points’ at Manchester United and Chelsea are key to their struggles this season
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville reckons the struggles of Erik ten Hag at United and Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea are on account of cultural points.
The 2 Premier League giants are languishing method down within the standings. On Saturday (September 30), United misplaced 1-0 at dwelling to Crystal Palace, their fourth loss in seven video games this season. With 9 factors, Ten Hag’s aspect are tenth within the factors desk, 9 factors off leaders Manchester Metropolis.
In the meantime, Pochettino’s Blues have fared worse. After splurging practically £450 million on new arrivals, Chelsea have gained solely as soon as in six league video games, shedding thrice. With 5 factors, they’re down in fifteenth place, nearer to the relegation zone (two factors) than the highest 4 (11 factors).
Neville tweeted on Sunday in regards to the travails of Ten Hag and Pochettino at their respective membership:
“Chelsea and United are the way in which they’re presently on account of cultural points and chaos. ETH and MP are good managers working in very troublesome and difficult environments. Lookup high!”
The Blues journey to Fulham on Monday night time, the place a win will transfer them as much as eleventh within the standings, only a level and a spot under United.
Accidents to key gamers plaguing Manchester United and Chelsea
Each Chelsea and Manchester United are on the unsuitable finish of the Premier League standings, distant from the highest 4. Nonetheless, it is pertinent to notice that each golf equipment have been beset by a plethora of accidents.
The Blues are presently lacking as much as eight gamers on account of damage. Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku are down with knee damage, whereas Romeo Lavia has an injured ankle. Trevor Chalobah, captain Reece James and Benoit Badiashille have thigh accidents, whereas Carney Chukwuemeka and Marcus Bettinelli have knee accidents.
In the meantime, Manchester United are lacking Aaron Wan-Bissaka (thigh damage), Luke Shaw (muscular damage) and Harry Maguire (unspecified damage). Tyrell Malacia (knee), Lisandro Martinez (ankle), Mason Mount (thigh) and Amad Traore (knee) are unavailable.
Furthermore, Jadon Sancho is out of the primary crew on account of ‘squad self-discipline’ challenge, and his return is not anticipated anytime quickly.
