In a lively discussion on the Stick to Football podcast, Gary Neville was full of praise for Welbeck's recent performances, suggesting that his form is far superior to that of any other striker in the Manchester United squad. Neville firmly believes that Welbeck should have been a key piece in United's forward line and that United made a mistake in letting him go. Roy Keane responded coolly to Neville's outspoken comments, pointing out that just because a player leaves the club to shine doesn't mean that they should have stayed at United in the first place.
Neville was unimpressed and was convinced that if United expanded to 24 men and planned to keep five or six strikers, Welbeck would be indispensable. Keane countered by pointing out that just because a player has been successful outside of United doesn't mean they are up to the rigors of the game. The two former United stars had a tit-for-tat debate on the subject, with each arguing their own point of view.
