Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes his ex-teammate Eric Cantona would have struggled to deal with the off-field expectations and responsibilities that players face in modern football.
Cantona became a legend at United not just because of his footballing ability, but also for his colourful personality off the pitch.
He was considered something of a maverick, and had a number of controversial moments during his time in a United shirt. Speaking to Neville said Cantona may not have been such a success in the Premier League if he were playing the game today due to his carefree attitude. "We always talk about characters and personalities – people who do things differently," Neville said. "We thrive on that, it would be
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