“I Won’t Hold Back My True Thoughts on Him – He’s Just Too Awful!” – Manchester United Icon Paul Scholes Urges Ruben Amorim to Bench £27M Player After His Costly Mistakes Against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

Manchester United’s disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves through the club, prompting strong criticism from club legend Paul Scholes.

The former midfielder did not hold back, singling out a particular United player and declaring that he is “too horrible” to represent the club. Scholes urged incoming manager Ruben Amorim to drop him immediately.

While some expected criticism to fall on recent signings like Joshua Zirkzee or Rasmus Højlund, Scholes made it clear they were not to blame. Instead, he directed his frustration at a £27 million player who had fewer touches than the goalkeeper and was virtually invisible throughout the game.

Scholes Calls Out United Player: “He’s Lazy and Holding the Team Back”

Following United’s historic first-ever Premier League home loss to Crystal Palace, Scholes did not mince words in his post-match assessment.

“I won’t hide my true thoughts on him—he’s simply not good enough to wear this shirt,” Scholes said bluntly. “This was a must-win match, and once again, he completely disappeared. He had fewer touches than the goalkeeper! How can that happen at Manchester United?”

Though Scholes didn’t explicitly name the player, sources close to the club suggest he was referring to a midfielder whose performances have come under heavy scrutiny in recent months.

“This isn’t a new issue,” Scholes added. “Ten Hag had concerns about his work ethic before he left, and now he’s still costing us. He doesn’t put in the effort, doesn’t show any fight, and has been a weak link all season. If United want to compete at the highest level again, Ruben Amorim must drop him immediately.”

Who Is the £27M Underperformer?

Fans have been speculating about the identity of the player in question. Many believe Scholes was referring to a signing who cost around £27 million but has failed to meet expectations.

During the defeat to Palace, this player had the fewest touches of any outfield player and struggled to make an impact. With United’s midfield overwhelmed, Crystal Palace capitalized on their lackluster performance to secure a historic victory at Old Trafford.

Amorim’s Dilemma: Persist or Move On?

As Ruben Amorim prepares to take charge at Manchester United, he faces a major decision—should he persist with the struggling star or take Scholes’ advice and remove him from the squad?

United fans are growing increasingly impatient, and with every lackluster display, the calls for change grow louder. If Amorim wants to rebuild United into title contenders, he may need to make tough decisions and part ways with underperforming players.

With the summer transfer window approaching, discussions are already underway about offloading players who have failed to deliver. If Scholes’ assessment is accurate, this £27M signing could be among the first to depart as United enter a new era under Amorim.

One thing is certain—unless major changes are made, more disappointing results could be on the horizon for Manchester United.