Paul Scholes says he is sick of Jose Mourinho's moaning and has challenged the Manchester United boss to restore confidence in his players.
United have made their worst start to a Premier League season since David Moyes was in charge and are on their worst run at home since 1990.
Ahead of the crucial clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford on Saturday, Scholes insists the issue is confidence rather than a lack of talent in the squad.
"Unfortunately because the form is not great, he's chopping and changing, he has no idea what his best team is, he has no idea what his best system is, and this is after over two years," Scholes told BBC 5Live.
"I'm sick of him moaning about what he hasn't got, when I think he really should be concentrating on what he has got.
"I think he's got some real quality in the squad who are very low in confidence."
Speaking to BT Sport on Tuesday night, Scholes said he was "surprised" Mourinho was not sacked after the 3-1 defeat at West Ham.
The former England midfielder believes the Portuguese coach should get more time but says his players -- repeatedly criticised by Mourinho this season -- need a boost if they are going to stop the rot.
"Jose over the years has been a brilliant coach, his record suggests that, he's been one of the very best," Scholes said.
"I think now, I'd like to see him stay.
"Take this -- which I think is probably the biggest challenge of his career -- and show us what a good coach he is.
"I've been there and it's horrible. These players look like they're really struggling for confidence."