Roy Keane had fun in Harry Maguire after his impact in Man United’s victory over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of his semi-final of the Europa League.
United beat the Basque 3-0 outfit in Bilbao last Thursday to take control of the tie after an impressive performance, with Maguire one of the many stars for rent.
In addition to a strong defensive display, the skill of Maguire in the construction of the opening goal of Casemiro left fans in admiration while he twisted and turned to overcome his man before producing an excellent crossing in the box.
And, on the latest football stick podcast, brought by you by Sky Bet, the panel discussed the performances of the defender of Inter Milan Denzel Dumfries against Barcelona, Gary Neville insisting that he would like to see United Signer the Dutchman.
Jill Scott then intervened and joked United should play Maguire on the right in place after his competence in Bilbao, before Keane recovered.
‘Oh relax Jill, you’re going ” said Keane. “I know you’re kidding. Harry Maguire last week. Harry Maguire crossed the ball and everyone goes “what incredible feet”.
Roy Keane had fun in Harry Maguire after his competence against the athletic bilbao
Maguire faced his defender before delivering a brilliant cross for the opening goal of United
Keane retreded to the suggestions that Maguire had done something impressive
“He crossed the ball!” Skill? He did a little shimmy, crossed it! It’s not bad for 80 million pounds sterling, isn’t someone who can cross the ball! Oh my God! You all live in Cuckoo Land.
Despite the positive result, Keane also continued to express her frustration in the face of the United season and the way they apparently ignored the Premier League to focus on the Europa League.
“(I’m fed up) how bad they are,” added Keane. “They annoy me, they continue to talk about a big game next week, they don’t even try.
“A few weeks ago in Newcastle, they said” we could not focus because we have to come to come “, so they continue to write these matches.
“I understand that it’s a big match, so do you reject these championship matches?” They are a shame, an absolute shame.
Keane then directed his anger against Bruno Fernandes, a star that the punchy pundit criticized several times lately.
Although the quality of Fernandes has never been questioned by Keane, he said that the Portuguese is not suitable for the United Captain, arguing that he was not a “fighter”.
And while the panel has discussed the impressive series of Fernandes since Keane described the attacker midfielder and his teammates like `Bluffers ” after losing 4-1 in Newcastle last month, he targeted another.
Keane expressed another writing on Fernandes and insisted that “talent is not enough” to succeed
He also expressed his frustration that United “rejects” apparently the Premier League
‘Well, they get great records in United this year, right? “He said.
“No, I’m tired of listening to everything. Bruno is a talented player. But talent is not enough.
Meanwhile, speaking last month, Keane said: “Bruno faces, but it’s a bit of the air now. There is no meaning. I do not know how we can listen to the interviews of the United Players because I do not know if they are an honest group.
“He continues to speak of believing in his teammates, but real good teammates are making requests. They are not teammates, they are bruffers.
“When I listen to Bruno, an incredible player, I still have question points about his leadership. He certainly obtains no help around him.
“Newcastle was exceptional. I think United is now physically and mentally a weak team. Ruben Amorim scratches his head. I bet that he cannot believe how bad this team of Man United is.
United confronts Bilbao on the second floor of its equality of the Europa League this evening, before welcoming West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.
Roy Keane spoke on the Podcast Stick to Football, brought by Sky Bet.
