Gary Neville lays into Liverpool 'mess' as 'anxious' Arne Slot players crumble

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesGary NevilleThe former Manchester United man was critical of the Reds' start at Old Trafford as Liverpool conceded after just six minutes and were guilty of committing several defensive errorsGary Neville was critical of Liverpool's start to the game at Old TraffordGary Neville laid into Liverpool after a terrible start at Old Trafford, which saw the Reds concede within the first six minutes.Matheus Cunha, returning from injury, fired beyond Freddie Woodman after an impressive Manchester United opening to the Old Trafford encounter. After his first shot was blocked, the ex-Wolves man fired into the net courtesy of an unfortunate deflection off Alexis Mac Allister.Even after six minutes, it was a goal that felt on the cards following a horrendous start from United, which included a scruffy clearances from Virgil van Dijk and Woodman.“These are really anxious moments from Liverpool,” said Neville on commentary duty for Sky Sports.

“Van Dijk - before that Woodman - and then [Van Dijk] obviously doing this [hashing his clearance].“This is a mess, from a defensive perspective. Van Dijk is just fluffing his lines on his clearances.”After Cunha opened the scoring, Neville added: “Manchester United have steamrolled Liverpool in these opening minutes.

United have started like a house on fire. Liverpool look frantic and nervous.”Things got even worse for Liverpool in the 14th minute when Benjamin Sesko bundled the ball over the line.Again it was Woodman and Van Dijk at the scene of the crime, as the captain was marking Sesko, while Woodman spooned the ball off the former RB Leipzig man for it to then bounce into the goal.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FCGary Neville