Former Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has launched a scathing attack on Gary Neville following the pundit's commentary during Manchester United's defeat at Old Trafford.
The 36-year-old Brazilian-based footballer chose to silence his television rather than endure what he perceived as Neville's excessive tactical pontificating.
Bolasie took to social media to express his frustration, mockingly suggesting the former United defender fancies himself as football's next great tactical mastermind.
The ex-Crystal Palace player's sardonic comparison to Manchester City's celebrated manager Pep Guardiola highlighted his disdain for what he viewed as Neville's overconfident analysis during Monday evening's match.
Gary Neville was sarcastically called 'Pep Guardiola' by Yannick Bolasie
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The Toffees secured an unlikely triumph on Monday night, prevailing 1-0 despite being reduced to ten players after just 13 minutes.
Midfielder Idrissa Gueye received his marching orders for striking colleague Michael Keane during an on-pitch dispute.
David Moyes's side demonstrated remarkable resilience, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's spectacular strike in the 29th minute proving decisive.
The victory lifted Everton above Liverpool into 11th position in the Premier League standings.
United manager Ruben Amorim introduced Mason Mount, Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo in pursuit of an equaliser.
Everton beat United at Old Trafford despite being a man down for over 75 minutes
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However, the home side's numerical advantage yielded no reward as they remained stranded in tenth place.
Neville's commentary proved particularly caustic when addressing Luke Shaw's display.
The Sky Sports pundit declared: "I'm not saying it's easy playing against ten men, you have to play with some urgency, you have to put as many players as possible forward, into forward areas."
His criticism intensified as he observed Shaw's movement. "Shaw is starting to move forward a little bit, but he's ambling forward, let's be clear. He's been bugging me for the last 20 minutes."
The former defender showed no mercy in his assessment. "You can't do that. You should be running forward every single time, I don't care."
Bolasie's social media outburst revealed the depth of his irritation with the broadcast.
"I'm watching this game on mute," he tweeted during the match.
Gary Neville often works as a co-commentator for Sky Sports, as well as a pundit
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The Cruzeiro forward elaborated on his decision to silence the commentary.
"I respect opinions but not when he's giggling all over the mic thinking he's the second coming of Guardiola, allow it."
Despite acknowledging Neville's playing credentials, Bolasie remained dismissive of his analytical contributions. "Great player but the tactics give it a rest laaaad," he concluded.
The former Congo international's public rebuke underscored the growing divide between Neville's punditry style and certain viewers' preferences.