Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor insists Manchester United should sign ex-players to teach their current flops what it means to play for the club.
The Red Devils hit new lows after a disastrous start to the 2022/23 Premier League season, losing 2-1 to Brighton and being beaten 4-0 at Brentford.
As questions persist over ownership of the Glazers and the club’s recent disastrous transfer policy, Agbonlahor insists the players are too happy to shift the blame.
Many have pointed to a toxic culture at Old Trafford and a break with the win-at-all-costs mentality of previous years, particularly under Sir Alex Ferguson.
And Agbonlahor suggests bringing in players from those bygone eras could help United change the attitude of their current squad.
“I would bring in old players. Just for a day,” Agbonlahor said.
“Get them into the players’ lounge and lock the doors. Roy Keane, Japp Stam, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Ince, Bryan Robson…
“Make them understand what it means to play for Man United.
“Nobody is running, nobody is running back, nobody is trying to score a goal.
“It’s Man United. They should all have the privilege of playing for such a big club, but they’re all ok with losing and shifting the blame.
Meanwhile, Welsh legend Dean Saunders believes United players simply don’t care as much as the opposition.
He said: “Part of being a top player is your attitude. Do you want to show up every day, train well and want to win more than your opponents?
“I think there are players who play for Man United who don’t want to earn as much as the opponent every week.”
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