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Graeme Souness blasted “wokeism that exists in everyday life” for a change in footballers that left sacked Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag frustrated at Old Trafford.

All of those elements make it extremely difficult to manage the modern footballer.”

He singled out Alejandro Garnacho, who recently patched up with his team-mates by buying a squad dinner, alongside two players who departed United on loan in Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, following their very public exits.

Souness continued: “Look at these young Manchester United pups like Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho or Marcus Rashford.

The tail is wagging the dog.

“I do think Manchester United suffer from it more than most.

The players get too much adulation too soon at that club, always put on a pedestal from an early age.

You don't have to do much to be treated like a star there.

“The big mistake United made recently, and Ten Hag was culpable, was falling out with Cristiano Ronaldo.

He is one senior player the others would look up to, to see the example he set every day.”

Souness, who won five league titles and three European Cups during his six years on Anfield, bemoaned a lack of senior leadership in the dressing room.

His thoughts echoed that of Roy Keane, who this week lambasted United club captain Bruno Fernandes for being unable to guide a young group of players up the Premier League table, as they currently languish in 14th place.


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