“This coach is not the man for this job. Look at what he is saying. No coach those that. He is deceiving both the fans and the board. He needs to get sacked”-Roy Keane exposes Erik ten Hag on what he said after losing against Liverpool. 🗣”He keeps deceiving everyone just to keep killing the club’s image”
Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has delivered a scathing critique of Erik ten Hag’s current squad, suggesting that they are at risk of being dismissed as merely a “cup team” rather than legitimate contenders for the Premier League title. Keane’s remarks come in the wake of Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool, highlighting his deep disappointment with the team’s performance under Ten Hag.
Speaking as part of the Sky Sports panel, Keane did not hold back in his evaluation of the Red Devils. He emphasized the team’s inconsistency, noting that while they have shown flashes of brilliance in cup competitions, they have struggled to maintain a strong form in the league. Under Ten Hag’s leadership, United managed a third-place finish in one season, suggesting potential, but then slumped to a disappointing eighth place the following year. Keane believes this erratic form points to deeper underlying issues within the club.
Keane’s criticism underscores the contrasting outcomes of Manchester United’s recent campaigns: they have captured the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup in back-to-back seasons, yet have faltered in the Premier League. His concerns go beyond the team’s fluctuating league positions, focusing instead on the club’s overall direction and ambition. He drew parallels to the early phases of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool and Mikel Arteta’s at Arsenal, where, despite initial setbacks, there was a clear vision and solid backing for a rebuild. According to Keane, such a sense of purpose is currently lacking at United, creating a sense of dwindling optimism among fans and within the club itself.
Keane also pointed out a worrying development at Old Trafford: fans leaving matches early. He sees this as a significant indicator of declining confidence in the team’s competitiveness. “When supporters start leaving with thirty minutes still to play because the game feels over, it clearly shows how far we’ve fallen,” Keane observed, stressing the psychological toll on both players and management. He believes this visible lack of faith from the fans amplifies the pressure on Ten Hag, who is already facing criticism for his strategic decisions and team selections.
Despite his severe critique, Keane did express some sympathy for Ten Hag and his hope for a Manchester United resurgence. He acknowledged that a return to the top would be difficult unless the team could demonstrate more consistency and resilience, especially in crucial matches. “I want nothing more than to see United bounce back,” Keane stated. “But the longer we wait and the more performances like today’s we endure, the harder it will be to rebuild that winning mentality.”
Keane’s observations echo the growing sentiment among Manchester United fans and football pundits alike: a need for a more stable and convincing Premier League campaign. Without this, Keane warns, Manchester United might become known as a team that can occasionally win cups but lacks the steadiness and depth required to challenge for the league title—an outcome no supporter of the club would find acceptable. His analysis serves as a call to action for Ten Hag and his players to rise to the occasion and restore Manchester United to its former glory.
