April 8th 2024.
According to United legend Roy Keane, his former club is currently falling short of the top three teams in the league. Keane expressed his confusion over Ajax manager Erik ten Hag's positive demeanor after United's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, stating that the Red Devils are playing like a mid-table club.
Despite their impressive comeback to secure a point against Liverpool, United conceded a staggering 28 shots during the match. This has left them 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. Keane was taken aback by ten Hag's post-match interview, where he seemed pleased with his team's performance. Keane believes that United are not yet at the level to compete with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
During his analysis on Sky Sports, Keane stated that he was unsure if ten Hag had a few glasses of wine after the game, but that he seemed to be seeing something that Keane wasn't. He acknowledged that United has potential and talented young players, but when it comes to challenging for titles, they are way off the mark. Keane further added that at the moment, United is competing with Aston Villa and Tottenham for the fourth or fifth position, and they are currently trailing behind both teams.
While Keane gave credit to United for their perseverance and two brilliant goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, he believes that there is still a long way to go for the club to reach their former glory. He expressed his doubts on whether United will be able to challenge for league titles and stated that there is a lot of work that needs to be done in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Keane also stressed the importance of having strong characters and leaders in the team, something he believes United is lacking at the moment. He emphasized that in order to win or even compete for major titles, the team needs to consistently perform at a high level, something that United has struggled with this season. Keane compared United's current style of play to that of a mid-table team, where there is no guarantee of what to expect each week.
In conclusion, Keane believes that there is still a long way to go for United to return to their former glory. He emphasized the need for improvement in various areas of the team's game and the importance of having strong characters and leaders in the team. Only time will tell if United will be able to make a comeback and compete for major titles.
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