Former striker Ian Wright says he worries for Manchester United ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to Old Trafford on Sunday.
Roy Keane, Graeme Souness and Ian Wright pile in on Manchester United before Liverpool comeback
17.03.2024 - 19:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
ITV Sport pundits Roy Keane, Graeme Souness and Ian Wright did not mince their words about Manchester United during the half-time break against Liverpool.
United came into the game with this being seen as their last realistic chance of winning silverware this campaign, and they started brightly. Scott McTominay opened the scoring for the hosts with a close-range effort.
However, the hosts took their foot off the gas and were pegged back just before stoppage time thanks to Alexis Mac Allister's fierce strike. Things went from bad to worse just before the interval, as sloppy passing in defence was punished by Mohamed Salah, who scored after Darwin Nunez's strike was parried.
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However, United showed enormous character to twice come from behind to claim a 4-3 victory after extra-time. But in the ITV studio during the break, Keane, Souness and Wright were appalled by the performances of certain United players during the first-half, and MEN Sport rounded up what was said below.
"It's the biggest worry for United throughout this season they are so open, particularly in midfield," Keane began. "They need someone to sit, it's called game management.
"We just felt Liverpool are coming and getting stronger. United have got to get somebody to sit in there and protect the back four.
"Game management to give up the chances - you've got players back here and this is slightly different but the intensity from the attacking players - [Marcus] Rashford - my God - you are talking about an FA Cup quarter-final.
"Get to people, far too easy for Liverpool. Players taking touches, just get out to him.
"The build-up to that,
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