Neville reflects on two mistakes as a commentator, both involving Chelsea

Since retiring from football, Gary Neville has explored various pursuits, including his work as a commentator. Over time, the former Manchester United defender has made statements he now regrets, admitting to two specific errors that still weigh on him.

Details: Interestingly, both of Neville's admitted missteps involve Chelsea. The first dates back to the 2011/12 season when he famously quipped that David Luiz "plays as if he's being controlled by a 10-year-old on a PlayStation."

The second occurred after Chelsea's defeat in last season's EFL Cup final when he labelled the team a "billion-dollar bottling squad." The term "bottling" in England refers to a team losing from a favourable position, often attributed to a lack of courage or mental fortitude. Chelsea, fielding their strongest XI, lost that match to an injury-depleted Liverpool side.

Quote: "I wish I’d never said the thing about Luiz being a PlayStation player or called Chelsea a 'billion-dollar bottling squad.' It’s because those are sharp remarks that stain a group of players or a manager. Luiz never shook off that label. Really, it’s a cheap shot. It’s that line of humour and low blows, where you’re trying to poke fun because someone is getting things wrong," Neville told talkSPORT.