Gary Neville Shares Theory On Manchester United's Team Selection Vs Chelsea

Manchester United legend Gary Neville had a conspiracy theory surrounding the team against Chelsea, claiming Michael Carrick didn't pick it.

The former midfielder's spell isn't expected to last long, with Ralf Rangnick expected to take over on an interim boss until the end of the season.

Neville took to social media to claim that he didn't think the caretaker actually picked the team and his theory was that Rangnick was already in charge.

As well as dropping Ronaldo, as Solskjaer had done earlier this season for the game against Everton, Carrick picked a three man midfield.

With Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic all starting, it seemed that the Red Devils were preparing for a tough time at Stamford Bridge.

Neville's belief that Rangnick was pulling the strings was only extenuated early in the game as the visitors looked to try and press the Blues' defence from the front, something they'd rarely done under Solskjaer.

Rangnick has a reputation as the 'godfather of Gegenpress,' the system that does see teams press the opposition from the front.

That style has been perfectly implemented by Jurgen Klopp, first in Germany with Borussia Dortmund and now in England with Liverpool.

Rangnick's likely style at United had already led to pundits wondering if Ronaldo would have a place in the former RB Leipzig boss' team.