Pundit Jermaine Jenas was unhappy with Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl digging out Manchester United players after Saturday's 1-1 draw.
Hasenhuttl guided the Saints to a deserved point at Old Trafford and post-match, the Austrian picked apart where the Red Devils struggle.
"It is not a big secret that when they lose the ball that the reverse gears are not the best from everybody," Hasenhuttl told reporters in reference to United's frequently below-par work ethic.
But Jenas, who praised Southampton for their performance during Saturday's draw, was less complimentary about their manager's display in the aftermath.
Join the debate! Was Hasenhuttl out of order? Give us your verdict here. "I don't like it, if I'm totally honest with you. I'm not a fan of it," the former Tottenham Hotspur star said on BBC's Match of the Day. "He's had such a great week so he should focus on that and what his team are doing.
"I get that he's got that relationship with Ralf Rangnick but it didn't sit right with me, talking about another team, especially when they're going through a tough period."
Fellow pundit and ex- Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy defended Hasenhuttl, however, adding: "He was asked the question, and he only spoke the truth."
But Jenas doubled down and responded: "You can ignore the question and say you want to focus on your team and the positives, which is what he should have done."
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