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Roy Keane Slams Manchester United’s First-Half Performance Against Liverpool
Manchester United legend Roy Keane did not hold back in his scathing critique of the team’s disastrous first-half display against Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were thoroughly dominated, with Casemiro’s two critical errors gift-wrapping a comfortable lead for the visitors courtesy of Luis Diaz’s brace.
Keane, speaking on Sky Sports at halftime, pulled no punches. “Same old problems, leopards and spots,” he said, emphasizing United’s persistent struggles. “They look very open, sometimes it’s just one or two passes. They got away with it initially, but mistakes caught up with them.”
The former United captain specifically targeted Casemiro’s performance, highlighting the Brazilian’s ill-advised passes. “For all his experience, that’s not a first-time pass. It’s not worth the risk.” Keane stressed that individual errors can happen, but United’s lack of recovery and organization was alarming.
“Casemiro’s mistake for the second goal was unacceptable. He should have taken a touch and been more aware of his surroundings,” Keane analyzed. “The world-class pass from Salah finished it off, but Casemiro’s error set it up.”
Keane’s frustration stemmed from United’s repeated mistakes, echoing concerns from recent games. “They’re all over the place, and it’s happened for the last couple of games. The defenders aren’t providing cover, and the players aren’t tracking back.”
Casemiro’s halftime substitution, replaced by 20-year-old Toby Collyer, underscored the gravity of his mistakes. Keane’s words served as a stark reminder of United’s need for improvement.Roy Keane’s sharp critique of Manchester United’s first-half performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford underscored the team’s ongoing issues and defensive vulnerabilities. During his halftime commentary on Sky Sports, Keane didn’t hold back, lambasting United’s poor showing, particularly focusing on Casemiro’s costly errors that helped Liverpool establish a comfortable lead.
Keane described United’s problems as “same old,” referring to their persistent defensive lapses. “They look very open, sometimes it’s just one or two passes,” he noted, pointing out that while United initially avoided conceding, repeated mistakes eventually led to disaster. He was particularly critical of Casemiro’s risky passing decisions, saying, “For all his experience, that’s not a first-time pass. It’s not worth the risk.” Keane emphasized that while individual mistakes can happen, the team’s inability to recover and reorganize defensively was deeply concerning.
He further dissected Casemiro’s error that led to Liverpool’s second goal. “He should have taken a touch and been more aware of his surroundings,” Keane remarked, acknowledging the quality of Mohamed Salah’s assist but firmly attributing the goal’s setup to Casemiro’s mistake.
Keane’s frustrations were not just about isolated errors but also about the team’s consistent defensive disarray over recent matches. He highlighted how United’s defenders failed to provide adequate cover and how their players weren’t tracking back to help out.
The gravity of Casemiro’s errors was underscored when he was substituted at halftime for 20-year-old Toby Collyer. Keane’s harsh words reflected a clear demand for United to address their ongoing defensive issues if they hope to compete at the highest level.
