Alan Shearer blasts Man Utd fitness after 2-0 Hull City loss
Alan Shearer has criticised Manchester United’s fitness after they lost 2-0 to Hull City at the MKM Stadium in Kingston upon Hull on Saturday, August 23, 2026. Goals from Sami Ajayi and Nobel Mendy gave Hull the victory. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Shearer said he had not seen United in pre‑season but in the match they “didn’t look fit” and were not ready for 90 minutes of intense, high‑pressure football.
The criticism matters to United supporters and fantasy players because it raises doubts about the team’s preparation under manager Erik ten Hag ahead of a tough fixture against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford next weekend. A lack of fitness could affect league position and increase pressure on the squad early in the season.
Fans should watch whether United show improved sharpness in training and the Ipswich clash, consider adjusting fantasy line‑ups if midfielders or defenders look off‑pace, and note that Hull’s win boosts their Championship‑promotion hopes. Will you give United the benefit of the doubt until they prove fitness on the pitch, or start questioning their title credentials now?