Steven Gerrard names the Man United players who are 'not good enough' in brutal verdict

Gerrard singled out Maguire, Shaw, Santos, Baleba and Diallo as below Manchester United's standard after the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth left them 16th.

Steven Gerrard offered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's squad on Overlap Daily, naming six players he believes are not good enough for the club. Speaking after United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that left them 16th and just one point above the relegation zone, Gerrard praised Bruno Fernandes as the standout talent but criticized the rest of the squad.

Gerrard highlighted the defence as a particular problem, saying Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw "should have been moved on quicker" and are "not Manchester United players anymore." He also questioned the summer signings, describing Andrey Santos (£50m from Chelsea) and Carlos Baleba (£70m from Brighton) as not ready to compete at the top level. Gerrard noted Santos is "not a Manchester United player" and that Baleba, while having potential, is not ready to help the club compete now. He also criticized Amad Diallo on the wing for being inconsistent.

Gerrard's comments come as Michael Carrick faces intense pressure, with Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann being considered as potential replacements. While Carrick is under scrutiny, Gerrard's verdict suggests the squad's quality is a significant underlying issue.