Manchester United’s shocking 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves through the club, and club legend Paul Scholes has not held back in his criticism. The former midfielder has singled out a particular United player, calling him “too horrible” to wear the Red Devils’ shirt and urging incoming manager Ruben Amorim to drop him immediately.

While many expected the blame to fall on new signings like Joshua Zirkzee or Rasmus Højlund, Scholes made it clear that neither of them was responsible. Instead, his fury was directed at a £27 million player who had fewer touches than the goalkeeper and was completely anonymous throughout the game.

Scholes Slams United Flop: “He’s Lazy and Costing Us Again”

After United suffered their first-ever Premier League home defeat to Crystal Palace, Scholes didn’t hold back in his post-match analysis.

“I won’t hide my honest opinion about him because he’s too horrible and does not deserve to wear this red shirt,” Scholes fumed. “This was a must-win game, and once again, he completely disappeared. He had fewer touches than the goalkeeper! How can that happen at Manchester United?”

Although Scholes didn’t name the player outright, sources close to the club have suggested he was referring to a midfielder whose performances have been widely criticized in recent months.

“This isn’t new,” Scholes continued. “Ten Hag once complained about his laziness before he left, and now he’s costing us again. He doesn’t work hard enough, he doesn’t fight for the badge, and he’s been a liability all season. Ruben Amorim needs to drop him immediately if United want to get back to competing at the top level.”

Who Is the £27M Flop?

The identity of the player in question has sparked intense speculation among fans. Many believe Scholes was talking about a player who was signed for around £27 million but has failed to justify his price tag.

During the Palace defeat, this mystery player had the fewest touches of any outfield player and made little impact on the game. United struggled to create chances, and with their midfield completely overrun, Palace took full advantage to secure a historic win at Old Trafford.

Amorim’s Big Decision: Drop Him or Persist?

With Ruben Amorim set to take over as Manchester United’s new manager, he now faces a major decision—does he persist with the underperforming star, or does he follow Scholes’ advice and drop him from the squad altogether?

United fans are growing increasingly frustrated, and with every poor performance, patience is wearing thin. Many believe Amorim must be ruthless and make tough calls if he wants to rebuild the team into title contenders.

With the summer transfer window approaching, there are already calls for United to move on from certain players who have failed to deliver. If Scholes’ words are anything to go by, this £27M flop might be the first casualty of the new era at Old Trafford.

For now, though, one thing is clear—Manchester United’s problems run deep, and unless drastic changes are made, more embarrassing results could follow.