BREAKING: Gary Neville Blasts “Unready” Liverpool Players After 4–2 Loss to AC Milan
In a result that has alarmed many Liverpool fans, the Reds were handed a 4–2 defeat by AC Milan in a pre-season friendly—and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville did not hold back in his criticism.
Neville, speaking after the match, offered a damning review of Liverpool’s performance, questioning the readiness of several players ahead of the Premier League season.
“Based on what I saw against AC Milan, a couple of Liverpool players are simply not ready for the new season,” Neville stated. “And if this continues, I think it only gets worse from here.”
His remarks have sparked a heated reaction across social media, dividing fans between those dismissing the comments as typical pundit provocation, and others admitting they share the same concerns after watching a disjointed and error-prone display from Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Concerns Grow Over Squad Sharpness
The match exposed worrying flaws in Liverpool’s midfield and defense. Pressing lacked cohesion, defensive transitions were slow, and even senior players appeared off the pace. Promising youngsters also struggled to impose themselves under pressure, further highlighting the squad’s current imbalance.
Neville described Liverpool’s showing as “sluggish and uninspired,” and while the use of the term “flops” raised eyebrows, it reflected the frustration felt by many who expected more from a side aiming to return to title contention.
More Questions Than Answers
Friendlies are generally about building fitness and experimenting with tactics, but even with that context, Liverpool’s lack of rhythm and urgency was hard to ignore. The defeat has sparked important questions:
- Have the new signings adapted quickly enough?
- Is there still a glaring hole in midfield following high-profile departures?
- Can the defense maintain focus and structure over a demanding season?
With the league opener just around the corner, Liverpool will need rapid improvement to silence doubts. Supporters had hoped for a renewed title challenge—or at least a strong top-four push—but this performance has shaken that confidence.
Neville’s brutally honest take might sting, but for many fans, it echoed their own fears: if Liverpool don’t find form fast, they may be in for a turbulent start to the season.
Are we really ready for the Premier League?
Time will tell. 😳💔🥹
