Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial told they ‘could not handle the pressure’ at Manchester United

“He’s proven already to me he’s not for Man United. He can’t deal with the pressure of playing at Man United.

“Man United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. They are in a cup final every time they go out and play a game of football. As Liverpool are, as Chelsea are as Man City are now. Welcome to the big league.”

Souness then made a comparison with French international midfielder Pogba, who left the club this summer after another underwhelming spell at Old Trafford. 

He added: “It’s a bit like Pogba. I see both of them and I see players in them and qualities that few players possess. But it’s on their terms and they pick and choose when they use it.

“These players are not up for that, they’re not up for the fight. There’s no good being a great player in training or being a great player once every six or seven games.”

Souness added: “You’re at a big club because you want to win things and want to be challenging all the time. In basic terms, they are dodgy.

“They are not people you can rely on… end of. I don’t think you can rely on Martial any more, not that you ever could. He’s been far too hit or miss.” 

Ronaldo came on in the second half and things started to improve, but it was too late as Brighton managed to hold on for a famous win.

All eyes will be on United’s next match as they travel to Brentford this weekend.