Graeme Souness has delivered a scathing review of the current Manchester United squad, labeling the majority of the team as “average” and predicting a failure to reach the top four.
The Liverpool legend singled out summer signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo as the only two players performing above that mediocre standard.Key Points from Souness’s Assessment:The “Average” Tag: Souness argued that while United is a global giant, the current playing staff lacks elite quality. He stated that outside of Cunha and Mbeumo, the rest of the squad is simply an “average lot.”Top-Four Verdict: He remains unconvinced that new manager Ruben Amorim can guide the team into the Champions League places this season, a goal he views as a necessity for a club of United’s size.A “Difficult Period”: Despite acknowledging United as the biggest club in England and one of the top three in the world, Souness noted that their historic status isn’t currently being matched by their on-field performances.Context & Standing (as of Dec 19, 2025)Manchester United is currently navigating a season without Champions League football. Under Amorim, the Red Devils are sitting in 6th place in the Premier League, having earned 26 points from their first 16 matches.