Manchester United’s midfield pairing of Fred and Andreas Pereira is not good enough for a mid-table Premier League side let alone a club of the Red Devils’ stature, according to Gary Neville.
The Brazil internationals once again started in the heart of Man Utd’s midfield during Sunday’s clash against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
However, they struggled to get a grip on the game as the Blades stormed into a 2-0 lead early in the second half, though the match eventually finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
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Former Man Utd defender Neville believes the duo just aren’t good enough for a team of United’s size and ambition, though he did point to mitigating factors including injuries to key players that have forced manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s hand.