Neville: Man Utd stuck in a rut - and it's really worrying

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Gary Neville stated that Manchester United are stuck in a rut, citing a nine-game winless run, their longest since 1984, and a difficult upcoming schedule that puts them at risk of falling into the relegation zone. Neville described the situation as "really worrying". United lost 2-0 at Chelsea on Saturday, extending their winless streak. Head coach Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge for Tuesday's Champions League match against Roma.

Neville criticized Manchester United's inability to "dig in" and maintain discipline when things aren't going their way, stating that they "fall to pieces" as soon as they go a goal down. He expressed concern about the team's upcoming fixtures, including Roma, Aston Villa, and Liverpool, saying that any organized team with a good combination will cause United problems.

Neville was unimpressed with Lisandro Martinez's performances, stating that he is consistently at fault for goals and that the defense falls apart under pressure. Neville said that if he was giving away goals like Martinez, he "wouldn't be doing interviews" and would be "curled up in a ball" due to his poor performance.