Gary Neville is asking Manchester United players why they went on a trip to the NBA during their break from international duties.

As the New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets at the weekend, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford was spotted courtside, just three seats away from Hollywood A-Lister Ben Stiller. Meanwhile, his teammate Casemiro watched from the stands with his wife Anna Mariana at a packed-out Madison Square Garden. However, their decision to attend an NBA match during the international break has sparked some criticism from former United player Gary Neville.

Neville questioned why Rashford and Casemiro chose to spend their down time in the United States instead of lying low and relaxing. Both players had been left out by their respective nations and Neville believes they should have taken the opportunity to stay out of the spotlight and focus on their club's poor start to the season.

In response to the criticism, Neville stated that players of Rashford and Casemiro's stature should expect to receive attention and that they need it to fuel their performance. However, he also expressed his belief that the timing and distance of their trip may not have been the best choice, considering the current state of the club and the physical toll of a 10-hour flight and time zone difference.

Neville also acknowledged that some United players who were not on international duty had chosen to go away for a break without revealing their whereabouts, which he believes is a smarter decision. In contrast, fellow former player Jamie Carragher sees no issue with players taking a holiday during the break, as it is a long two weeks and they are given a few days off by the manager.

Carragher also pointed out that the lifestyle and means of travel for these players is not comparable to that of the average person, making it easier for them to jet off to different destinations. He believes they need the downtime both physically and mentally, and that he personally enjoyed the international breaks towards the end of his career.

In the end, it seems that while Neville may have some reservations about the players' choice of destination and timing, both he and Carragher agree that players deserve some time off during the international break and should be able to spend it in whatever way they see fit.

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