October 10th 2024.
Former Manchester United player, Roy Keane, did not hold back his criticism towards Christian Eriksen for his recent comments about the team's mentality. Eriksen publicly admitted that the players lacked desire this season, which did not sit well with Keane.
In an interview on The Overlap, Keane expressed his disappointment in Eriksen's statement, especially after the draw against FC Twente last month. Eriksen had said, "They looked like they wanted it more than us and that can’t be right. That was said in the dressing room." This, according to Keane, was a sign of a lack of unity and determination within the team.
The former player also pointed out that United's performance has been inconsistent, with three consecutive games without a win after the draw against FC Twente. This has put even more pressure on the manager, Erik ten Hag. Keane also mentioned that Eriksen's poor performance in the game added to his frustration.
Keane questioned the team's culture and the role of senior players in pushing and motivating the younger ones. He also criticized the team for being too open and not scoring enough goals. He said, "I'm not sure there is a team there." In his opinion, the players need to take more responsibility and show more determination on the field.
The former player also shared his thoughts on the decision to give Harry Maguire the captaincy just five months after his arrival at the club. Keane believed it was unfair for Maguire to be given such a responsibility without having enough time to understand the club's culture. He said, "What does that say about the rest of the group?"
Keane also commented on Eriksen's recent return to the United team, saying that his experience as an international player is not enough to close the gap between United and top teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City. He also criticized Eriksen for his comments and called him a "fool" for publicly admitting that the team lacked desire.
In Keane's opinion, instead of making excuses, the players should focus on bouncing back and improving their performance in the next game. He also urged someone to talk to Eriksen and make him understand the consequences of his comments on the team's image.
As the interview came to an end, Keane reminded everyone that this is his personal opinion and that he is not trying to create any controversy. He added that he still has the utmost respect for Manchester United and hopes to see them bounce back soon.
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