Man Utd: McTominay could play for Liverpool says O'Hara
Manchester United legend Gary Neville admits he has been proven wrong by Scott McTominay this season.
McTominay has started in midfield in 12 of United’s first 13 Premier League games of the season.
However, the Scotland international was forced to miss the trip to Sheffield United on Sunday due to an ankle injury he suffered in the 3-1 win over Brighton earlier this month.
Ahead of the match Neville admitted the 22-year-old would be a big miss for his former side after his surprising performances so far this season.
I didn’t think Scott McTominay had the Manchester United quality to be a midfield player
Gary Neville on Man Utd star Scott McTominay
“[McTominay will be] a big miss,” Gary Neville said on Sky Sports.
“A year-and-a-half to two years ago, I didn’t think Scott McTominay had the Manchester United quality to be a midfield player.
“I thought that he would end up playing more as a centre-back.
“He has surprised enormously and he’s surprised me in terms of his ability but he’s also surprised me in terms of his temperament and his character - it’s absolutely outstanding.
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Gary Neville says he has been proven wrong by Man Utd star Scott McTominay (Image: SKY SPORTS/GETTY)
Neville says Scott McTominay is a leader for Man Utd (Image: SKY SPORTS)
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“He’s a leader on that pitch for United in a team that has struggled at times this season.”
McTominay was carried off on a stretcher during the 3-1 win over Brighton.
And United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said this week the midfielder is set for a spell on the sidelines.
“Yeah, he’ll be out for a little while still,” Solskjaer said.
"He’s not been training with us, he’s still recovering and I wonder if we can see him maybe around Tottenham, [Manchester] City, about that time.