LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Manchester United Legend Roy Keane has condemned United for their poor performance despite defeating Fulham in the FA Cup quarters.
The former United skipper sadly watched the team play in the quarter-final even though it was a comeback from a goal down to beat Fulham 3-1.
Keane’s thought was that the players were complacent on the pitch and such attitude will cost them against Brighton in the semi-final.
According to ITV Sport, Keane statement reads: “Obviously with the FA Cup the priority is getting into the next round but with United, I still think their manager will be disappointed with what he saw. Of course, Fulham self-destructed but United were so poor it was unbelievable.”
He added: “I’ve kind of lost that little bit of confidence watching them now. I think about a month or two ago you’re thinking ‘yeah, they’re up for it’, but the last few games I’ve seen they have a real habit of, I think it’s OK to play moments every now and then, but I think that seems to be their DNA at the moment.
“And I think they’ve got into some real bad habits. It’s almost they’re turning up today thinking ‘we’re Man United, we’re going to win football matches. But if they turn up with that attitude for the semi-final, Brighton will beat them. Listen – it gives us a kick up the backside.”
Meanwhile, United will be facing Brighton at Wembley for the second time this season – having already lifted the Carabao Cup by beating Newcastle in February – that they could make it to the famous stadium for a third occasion if they can beat Brighton.
Again, Erik Ten Hag’s side will clash with Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League on 2 April after the international break.
