Manchester United’s ongoing struggle with professionalism has come under intense scrutiny yet again. The team’s lackluster performance against Newcastle has sparked conversations among experts and pundits about the squad’s continuous underachievement over the past decade.

Nemanja Matic, a former player well acquainted with the inner workings of the club, shed light on the declining standards at United in an exclusive interview with YU Planet. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

Matic’s revelations painted a stark picture of the club’s state, highlighting a shocking lack of punctuality among certain players. “Nobody was late for training at the London club but when he came to United, many players were,” Matic disclosed.

The spotlight fell on specific players, with names familiar to devoted United fans – Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho. Sancho’s recent public criticism of manager Erik ten Hag only exacerbated the issue of professionalism within the team.

Addressing the deteriorating situation, Matic unveiled a drastic measure taken by the club. “Due to the sinking standards at the club, United had to create a five-man internal disciplinary committee to rein in the repeat offenders,” he stated.

His revelations escalated, revealing that the committee collected an astounding £75,000 in fines from players arriving late to training in a single season. This staggering sum casts a revealing light on the club’s internal disarray, providing insight into the lackluster performances despite the team comprising highly paid professionals.

Ralf Rangnick’s previous statement likening the club to a patient requiring “open-heart surgery” seems more pertinent than ever. Matic’s comments, while acknowledging the manager’s challenges, also indicate that the managerial woes might be the least of the club’s concerns.

The interview has reignited discussions about the deep-seated issues plaguing Manchester United and raises crucial questions about the root causes behind their prolonged underperformance. As the club grapples with these internal struggles, fans and analysts alike eagerly await potential solutions that could rejuvenate the once-great team. Get the latest updates from the world of sports only on Nextbet Sports.