Champions League: Gary Neville could be approaching Manchester United exit door

Gary Neville's Manchester United future could be in doubt after admitting he can't get back to his best.

The Reds skipper has made just four Premier League starts this season and has lost his place at right-back to exciting young Brazilian Rafael Da Silva.

Neville is brutally honest about his demotion at the hands of the 18-year-old, admitting he does not deserve to play on his current form.

The England international turns 34 in February and with no moves by the club to renew his contract, which expires in the summer, this may be his last season at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane, Neville's predecessor as skipper, was axed when he passed his sell-by date and they have plenty of cover at right-back in Wes Brown and John O'Shea.

Neville said: "I've not been able to stay fit enough, long enough, or produce consistently good enough performances to stay in the team.

"I've had a few injuries over the last few months, which have meant I've missed a few weeks at a time. So it's difficult to get to the standard of performance that's required here.

"Hopefully now I can stay clear of injuries and get back to a consistent level that's required by this club, and me."

Neville has not been the same since he injured his ankle ligaments against Bolton in March 2007 and although he has recovered, he continues to be dogged by minor niggles.

He will get a run-out in tonight's final Champions League group game against Aalborg at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson rests several stars with United through.

Ferguson has hit out at the FA for slapping a four-match ban on Patrice Evra. He was stunned by their decision to suspend the defender and fine him £4,000 for his part in a fracas with a Chelsea groundsman.

He said: "Of all the things the FA have done to this club, this was a big shock."

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