Former Man Utd player Gary Neville blames a player and the team's coach for a goal scored by Brighton, following a mistake by Erik ten Hag.

The recent defeat of Manchester United has left Gary Neville with major concerns for the team. He particularly singles out Casemiro as the main culprit for their heartbreaking loss to Brighton. Neville also points fingers at Erik ten Hag for his questionable tactics in the first half of the Premier League clash.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions with Joao Pedro scoring a dramatic winner in the 95th minute, securing Brighton's second win of the season. The hosts had taken the lead in the first half through Danny Welbeck, but Amad Diallo's equalizer for United kept the game level. However, United's second goal was disallowed due to Joshua Zirkzee's unintentional handball in an offside position.

Neville was disappointed with United's poor defending for Brighton's winning goal, as Pedro was left unmarked in the six-yard area. He also noticed how four United players swarmed around Simon Adingra, leaving Casemiro alone to defend the goal. Neville believes that the lack of concentration from the Brazilian midfielder played a significant role in conceding the goal.

The former United captain was surprised by ten Hag's decision to leave Zirkzee out of the starting lineup, especially after his winning debut against Fulham last week. Although the Dutchman was brought on at half-time to replace Mason Mount, Neville believes it was a mistake not to include him from the start.

In his analysis, Neville described the game as "really depressing" and believes that the late loss puts immense pressure on ten Hag and the team heading into their next game against Liverpool. He also criticized United's performance in the first half, pointing out the importance of having a focal point up front.

Neville also highlights United's poor defending for Brighton's first goal in the second half. He explains that when defending a corner, it is crucial to continue defending in the second phase of the set-piece. However, he noticed Casemiro leaving his position and leaving an open space for Brighton to score.

In contrast, ten Hag blames at least three of his players for not stopping the cross that led to Brighton's winning goal. He believes that they made multiple mistakes in that situation, which ultimately had a significant impact on the final score. As the team reflects on their performance, they will need to address these issues to improve their game.

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