Manchester United were renowned for their flair players during the Sir Alex Ferguson era – but that has changed in recent years.
The likes of Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo all thrived under Ferguson’s tutelage and entertained the Old Trafford faithful.
Since Ferguson decided to retire at the end of the 2012-13 season, though, creative and skilful players have often struggled to live up to expectations at United.
“Jamie Carragher said last week [Declan] Rice and [Jude] Bellingham would be mad to come and join Manchester United or words to that effect,” former United captain Gary Neville recently said on his Sky Sports podcast.
“I get what he’s saying because it has been a bit of a graveyard in the last few years for some pretty decent players and talented players. And I think if you are those players they’re going to be a struggle to attract at this moment in time.
“Not just because there’s no Champions League, but just because there is no faith in how Manchester United grow and develop players. I don’t mean develop from the academy, from when they’re signing.”
We’ve taken a look at nine flair players that joined United and struggled under Ferguson’s successors.
Wilfried Zaha
After embarrassing defenders in the Championship, Zaha agreed on a deal to join United in January 2013 and became Ferguson’s last signing.
But the winger remained at Crystal Palace until the end of the 2012-13 season and never got to play under Ferguson, who retired after winning his 13th league title.
Zaha made just four appearances in all competitions for United and never really got a chance to showcase his skills at Old Trafford.
“Under David Moyes, I had to adjust my game because certain managers want trustworthy players, someone who will keep the ball more,” Zaha said on Soccer AM in 2015.
“He’s the only one that told me to stop some of the tricks and keep the ball in certain areas so I tried to adjust my game then.”
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