‘Can’t Keep Up’ – Paul Scholes Claims Three Man United Players Are Past Their Best Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Paul Scholes has criticised three Manchester United players ahead of their return to Premier League action.

Despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public backing of Ruben Amorim, continued inconsistency from the team has increased the pressure on the Portuguese manager. United now face a huge test against Liverpool, who are themselves enduring their worst run of form since Arne Slot took charge, having lost three straight matches in the Premier League and Champions League before the international break.

Speaking to The Times (via Manchester Evening News), Scholes highlighted three senior United players he believes are no longer at the required level.

Scholes Urges United to Move On From Out-of-Form Trio

The former midfielder argued that the overall standard at Old Trafford has declined since Sir Alex Ferguson’s era, when the club was synonymous with competing for major honours. With last season’s league finish marking one of their lowest in Premier League history, Scholes feels a rebuild is overdue.

He explained:

> “Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Casemiro have all been great players, but they’re at a point in their careers now where the Premier League exposes you if you’re not physically up to it. Their bodies aren’t athletic enough — not strong enough or quick enough.

The Premier League is full of athletes now — players with 5% body fat who can run, battle and dominate. United are carrying a few who just can’t keep up anymore.”

All three players mentioned — Shaw, Maguire, and Casemiro — are in their 30s, with their peak years seemingly behind them. While they remain important members of the squad, Scholes believes United must soon move them on if the club is serious about returning to the top level of English and European football.