November 4th 2024.
Keane was still fuming over Diogo Dalot's miss during last week's match. The former Manchester United player did not hold back in his criticism of Dalot, stating that he is not convinced the right-back is a "good player". This scathing remark came after United's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium, which ended up being Erik ten Hag's last match in charge before getting sacked the following day.
During the game, Dalot had a chance to score a crucial goal but ended up missing what could arguably be the miss of the season. With only the goalkeeper to beat, he wildly blasted the ball over the bar instead of calmly putting it into the back of the net. This only highlighted United's ongoing struggle with scoring goals, as they have only managed to score nine in their first ten Premier League matches - a tally that is only better than Southampton and Crystal Palace.
The team's offensive shortcomings were once again on display in their recent match against Chelsea, where they could only manage a 1-1 draw. This drew harsh criticism from former captain Roy Keane, who called out the team for "missing open goals". He specifically mentioned Dalot, questioning his abilities as a player and stating that he needs to put the ball in the back of the net to keep the manager's job safe for at least a few more weeks.
After the match, United's current captain Bruno Fernandes publicly apologized to Ten Hag for the team's performance, but Keane was not impressed. He believed that it was "too little, too late" and that players are ultimately judged by their actions on the pitch. He also expressed his disappointment in Fernandes' leadership skills, stating that he did not do enough to help the manager during tough times.
While some may argue that Fernandes' apology shows his remorse, Keane saw it as a selfish move, stating that players often only care about the next manager coming in and looking after themselves. He also pointed out that Fernandes' lack of leadership may have contributed to Ten Hag's sacking and that the players ultimately let the manager down.
In the end, Keane made it clear that he was not pleased with the team's performance and that the players need to take responsibility for their actions on the pitch. He also expressed his disappointment in Fernandes' leadership skills and how it may have contributed to the manager's departure. It remains to be seen how the team will respond to these criticisms and if they can improve their goal-scoring record in the future.
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