Manchester United Star Brutally Told He’s a ‘Fool’ by Former Club Captain

• One of Manchester United's current stars has been labelled a 'fool' in a brutal assessment by former club captain Roy Keane
• Keane slammed the said player on the back of his post-match statement in United's Europa League game against FC Twente
• Meanwhile, United will return to action against Brentford on Saturday, 19 October, after the international break

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has delivered a stinging critique of Christian Eriksen, sparing no words in his latest comments about the Danish midfielder.

Keane, renowned for his blunt and forthright style as a pundit, didn't hold back during his appearance on Overlap's 'Stick to Football' show. He labelled Eriksen a "fool" for his recent remarks.

Ex-Man United captain blasts Eriksen

Keane's disdain stems from Eriksen's post-match comments following Manchester United's 1-1 draw with FC Twente, in which the experienced playmaker acknowledged that their opponents "wanted it more."

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For a figure like Keane, whose career was built on unrelenting competitiveness, such an admission was unthinkable, particularly from a seasoned international with years of experience at the highest level.

"Eriksen's an experienced international player. Vastly experienced," Keane remarked, as quoted by SportBIBLE.

"He's back in the United team in the last few weeks because the manager says he's doing well in training.

"He's coming out after the game a couple of weeks ago, and he actually said [they wanted it more].

"Even if you feel that and it hasn't happened where you felt than you, you don't bloody say it, do you? You fool."

Why did Keane call Eriksen a 'fool'?

The crux of Keane’s frustration lies in Eriksen’s public acknowledgement of a lack of desire from Man United, a sentiment that fans and pundits alike found hard to swallow.

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Eriksen’s honest post-match reflection, though intended to offer insight into the team's shortcomings, only fueled criticism.

Reactions to the clip:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@OvertimeMarkets:

"They did want it more."

@UTDGarnachoo:

"Without a doubt."

@gsemrz:

"Yeah, because you’re bad."

@Ogaskywalker:

"This has been remarks from the players for quite some time. It feels like you guys' mental is in the gutter."

@SalahsHairline:

"Manager issue. They clearly don’t care enough to play for the club, or they don’t believe in the manager."

@1997owusu:

"But your manager said you guys are on the right path."

@crypt0Guru_:

"Perhaps the next time, they'll show up with the same hunger to win."

@crypt0_rhin0:

"Sounds like it's time for a serious huddle and heart-to-heart, guys."

According to Footboom, the midfielder admitted the squad failed to meet expectations and conceded that the opposition showed more determination—an admission that deeply irritated Keane.

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Wayne Rooney weighs in on United under Ten Hag

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has weighed in on the current state of his former club and manager Erik ten Hag.

Rooney, a key figure in the last United team to win the Premier League in 2013, expressed concerns over the club's failed rebuilding efforts.

He also appeared to question Ten Hag's ambition as the team continues to struggle.

Source: YEN.com.gh