Neville: Man Utd are in a rut and the situation is worrying

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville said the club has got itself stuck in a rut. The Red Devils have not won in nine matches, the longest winless run in the club's history since 1984. The 2-0 defeat at Chelsea extended this poor run further.

According to Neville, the problem is not only in the results but also in the performance. Acknowledging that there were some good moments in the first half, Neville stressed the need to maintain discipline during difficult periods and to withstand the pressure of the opponent. In his view, any organized team that plays well can trouble this side.

The team faces a demanding fixture list in the coming weeks. A Champions League match against Roma is scheduled for Tuesday, followed by an away game at Aston Villa and a match at Anfield. Head coach Michael Carrick, meanwhile, said after the Chelsea game that he expects to remain in charge for the Roma match.

Neville also expressed dissatisfaction with Lisandro Martinez's performance. Martinez received a red card in the Chelsea match, only his second start in the starting XI following his harsh criticism of the management. Neville said the next few weeks are very critical and that the situation is genuinely worrying.