Rojo is yet to convince the majority of United fans that he is good enough for a squad aiming to push for the title.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken to Twitter to defend under-fire Marcos Rojo.
A late Leighton Baines penalty cancelled out Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first half opener as United manager Jose Mourinho endured another frustrating day at the office at Goodison Park, with substitute Marouane Fellaini giving away the crucial spot kick seconds after coming on.
However, Rojo’s horrific challenge on Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has dominated much of the post-match conversation, the Argentine international undoubtedly lucky to stay on the pitch after only picking up a yellow card from referee Michael Oliver.
This is not the first time the former Sporting Lisbon defender has come under question since arriving at Old Trafford last summer, though most of the concern has surrounded his defensive lapses rather than a perceived lack of discipline.
And Neville has now attempted to back the divisive centre-back, suggesting that his improved form has been overshadowed by the furore surrounding his lunge against Everton.
With Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling suffering various injury problems this season, United will be counting their blessings that Rojo will still be available for the next couple of games – regardless of the level of his performances.
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