Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United for shedding their worry issue – and accused them of going mushy.
United legend Keane reckons rival groups are now not terrified of going to Old Trafford. The Red Devils are enduring one in every of their worst seasons on file below Erik ten Hag, whereas bitter rivals Liverpool sit high of the Premier League below the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp.
The fallen giants have misplaced 14 video games in all competitions this season and crashed out of the Champions League group levels. United used to rule the roost in English soccer when Keane was a part of the profitable crew managed by Sir Alex Ferguson.
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But United have not gained the title since 2013 – and Keane believes his previous membership have change into a pathetic shadow of their former selves. Speaking on the ‘Stick to Football podcast’, sponsored by Sky Bet, the previous United captain stated: “They are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
“Because you might be Manchester United, and the onus is even while you’re at residence, flex your muscle mass. And extra importantly, put worry of their opponents’ mindsets.
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“But teams are playing Manchester United now and there is no fear anymore. I think teams are going to Old Trafford now and enjoying it.”
The Sky Sports pundit just isn’t satisfied Ten Hag stays the appropriate man for the job – and fears the Dutchman is failing to encourage these round him. Keane added: “Sometimes the team can reflect the attitude of the manager.
“You see [Jurgen] Klopp up and at them [with Liverpool], however you do hearken to the Manchester United supervisor, and also you assume, ‘I simply wish to see a bit extra character from him’ – and the crew typically replicate that.”
United currently sit in seventh position in the table, with a trip to League Two side Newport County in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday (January 21), as the Red Devils look to salvage what remains of their season.
Roy Keane was speaking on the ‘Stick to Football podcast’, brought to you by Sky Bet.