Gary Neville: Erik ten Hag dropping Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez not good optics

Sunday 6 October 2024 16:28, UK

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Speaking ahead of Manchester United's clash against Aston Villa, Gary Neville suggests Erik ten Hag dropping Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez in favour of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans is bad optics for the manager.

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