Patrice Evra says Manchester United’s future is “not vibrant” and believes the membership have been in “chaos” for the final decade.
The Purple Devils gained the final of their 20 Premier League titles in 2013, which was legendary former supervisor Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in cost.
United have had 5 everlasting managers since then, with present boss Erik ten Hag underneath enormous strain after a disappointing begin to the marketing campaign.
However former left-back Evra, who left a 12 months after Ferguson’s departure in 2014, believes the issues run deeper than the Dutch supervisor’s efficiency.
“It’s at all times robust to speak about United proper now as a result of again within the day we used to play for the fan, for the badge, for the historical past,” he informed BBC Sport NI.
“We lose somewhat little bit of these values. I blame myself, I blame Sir Alex Ferguson.
“Once we left, we left too early and it’s troublesome for the gamers as a result of they don’t have any instance.
“I’m not inside, I don’t know what the issue is. The supervisor Ten Hag is attempting to do his finest – it’s not ok. Nevertheless it’s not nearly this season, it’s since we gained the final league in 2013, the membership has been like in a chaos.”
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‘The longer term shouldn’t be vibrant’
Evra gained 5 Premier League titles throughout his eight years at Outdated Trafford however the Frenchman now believes his former facet have been overtaken by the likes of Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Liverpool.
He added: “I’m a constructive man, however it’s robust. Our rivals are getting higher than us, play a greater type of soccer. The longer term shouldn’t be vibrant. It’s a troublesome second.
“Liverpool waited 30 years to win the Premier League once more, now it’s been 11 years [since United’s last title]. I don’t wish to wait that lengthy.
“It doesn’t matter what, I can be a United fan ceaselessly, however it’s fairly robust to look at United play.”
Ferguson sacking
United’s new minority homeowners led by Jim Ratcliffe have been criticised for the choice to take away Ferguson from his position as membership ambassador on the finish of the season.
“The Ferguson factor, I didn’t digest all of it,” added 2008 Champions League winner Evra.
“Generally you wish to inform the reality and other people assume as should you discuss towards your membership and also you don’t wish to harm it.
“When that legend, that legacy will get away, I don’t assume followers will keep associates with you.”
Evra believes the League Cup and FA Cup gained underneath Ten Hag are “not sufficient” for a membership of United’s stature because the 43-year-old urged the membership’s hierarchy to embrace a full rebuild.
“I’m an easy man. Even should you put the chef as a supervisor, I’ll assist any supervisor”, he added.
“Three years [Ten Hag has] been on the membership and, sure, he’s gained two trophies. Whenever you’re the supervisor of United, what folks count on from you is to win the league yearly.
“We have to cease speaking concerning the previous. This isn’t the United it was once. Now we have to rebuild it.”
