Gary Neville says Man Utd needs 'cultural overhaul' with squad 'mediocre'

Gary Neville has demanded a "cultural overhaul" at Manchester United and labeled the squad "mediocre"

The side suffered their latest setback with a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim's side failed to capitalize on last weekend's dramatic 2-1 win against Manchester City, leaving them stuck in the Premier League's bottom half as Christmas approaches.

Neville expressed his frustrations post-match, emphasizing the need for significant change."I think it's a massive positive that Ruben Amorim is seeing what he's got," Neville said.

"In the past, there have been times where you can be kidded into thinking you have a better group of players because of decent results and moving up the league. But they are a mile away in every single way.

"Playing the way Amorim wants to play, with the 3-4-3, he's going to have to change it. He's given everyone a try by rotating the team, and I do not think there will be many he's watched and thought, 'Yes, I want you on the bus.'

"They are all very mediocre, and I don't know how it's happened—they are better than what they are showing, let's be clear. But it's a pattern."

Neville also praised Bournemouth and their manager Andoni Iraola while contrasting their performance with United's.

"Well done to Bournemouth, that's two years on the bounce, and Andoni Iraola is doing a fantastic job. It's a big positive that Amorim can look at these players in the cold light of day," he said.

"He's got six months of a beauty parade if you like—which is more of an ugly parade. He's seeing what Manchester United fans have watched for 10 years: there has got to be a cultural overhaul.

"It is a real torrid time. There is not a lot to like about performance levels or the way they play."

Neville was critical of the players’ abilities, stressing that they fall short of the club's lofty standards.

"They are all lads trying their best—it's not a personal assault—but they are not good enough to play for Manchester United because this club aims to be at the top," he said.

"The same as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea—those clubs aim to be top, but you have got to get there. It's quite clear watching these players—they are not good enough."