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Gary Neville makes ruthless prediction about what Manchester ... (Manchester Evening News)

Gary Neville does not think David de Gea will be at Manchester United for much longer because Erik ten Hag wants to play out from the back.

Not really now, you have to be a very proactive team and on the front foot, pressing. "It makes the team that is trying that tactic look really poor, negative and like they have no idea. It remains to be seen whether United will exercise that option to keep him in Manchester for another season. "I suspect with David de Gea, his United career is going to be shortlived under Ten Hag because he's going to be adamant that his philosophy of playing out from the back, playing those risky passes to the midfield that we see with Ederson all the time, that we no longer see as risky because they do it so well, is something that he's striving for and that he wants to get to." "I think he's had to step back to go forward, but we all know where Ten Hag wants to get this United team, he wants 75% possession, players that can handle the ball, defenders can handle the ball and the goalkeeper needs to be brilliant on the ball. [Ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) implemented a pragmatic approach, which was seen again at the Etihad, but that's not something Neville believes the Dutchman will be able to achieve with De Gea in between the sticks.

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Gary Neville claims Man Utd star won't last long under Erik ten Hag ... (Daily Express)

Gary Neville has given his verdict on Manchester United following the loss to Manchester City. · Erik ten Hag reviews Man Utd's defeat at Man City · Related ...

De Gea is the Red Devils' No 1 but Neville cannot see it staying that way for the foreseeable future. "And I suspect with David de Gea, his career at Manchester United is probably going to be short-lived under Erik ten Hag because he's absolutely going to be adamant that his philosophy of playing out from the back, playing through midfield, playing those little risky passes that we see City and Ederson do all the time that we no longer see as risky because they do it so well, is something that he's striving for and wants to get to." "Not really now, you don't see it. "Not just actually in the middle of midfield but defenders can handle the ball, the goalkeeper needs to be brilliant on the ball. [Man Utd boss Ten Hag has three players who need dropping after City defeat](/sport/football/1677289/Manchester-United-news-Erik-ten-Hag-Man-City-McTominay-Malacia-Rashford) [Man City considering 'ripping up' Haaland contract after Man Utd showdown](/sport/football/1676883/Manchester-City-news-Erling-Haaland-Man-Utd-Premier-League-contract) [Chelsea boss Potter 'loves' different Brighton star to Caicedo as transfer tipped](/sport/football/1677311/Chelsea-Graham-Potter-Brighton-Moises-Caicedo-Leandro-Trossard-transfer-news-football-news) [WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP!](/sport/football/1676177/Win-free-England-shirt-home-away-Three-Lions-World-Cup-2022-Qatar-Nike-jersey-competition) Gary Neville has given his verdict on Manchester United following the loss to Manchester City.

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