BREAKING NEWS:”It is not the right coach for this job,” Take note of what he’s saying. Don’t coach those people. He is lying to the board as well as the supporters. “He ought to be fired” – Roy Keane reveals Erik ten Hag’s remarks following his defeat to Liverpool.

Roy Keane, the former Manchester United legend, has sharply criticised Erik ten Hag’s current squad, warning that they are at risk of being seen as merely a “cup team” rather than serious Premier League contenders. Keane’s comments came after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, reflecting his disappointment with the club’s current direction under Ten Hag.

As a member of the Sky Sports panel, Keane expressed his frustration with the team’s inconsistency. While Manchester United has shown moments of brilliance, particularly in cup competitions, they have struggled to maintain that level in the Premier League. Under Ten Hag, the team finished third in one season but then dropped to eighth the following year, a fluctuation that Keane sees as a sign of deeper issues within the club.

Keane highlighted the contrast between Manchester United’s recent cup successes, including winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in consecutive seasons, and their disappointing league performances. His concerns are not just about the fluctuating league positions but also the overall direction and ambition of the club.

He compared Manchester United’s situation to the early days of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, where despite initial struggles, there was a clear plan and strong support for rebuilding. Keane suggested that Manchester United lacks a similar sense of purpose, leading to a loss of hope among fans and within the club.

The former captain also noted a worrying trend at Old Trafford: fans leaving matches early. Keane sees this as a powerful indicator of declining confidence in the team’s ability to compete at the highest level. He believes that this lack of faith from the fans adds more pressure on Ten Hag, who is already under scrutiny for his tactics and team selections.

Despite his harsh criticism, Keane expressed some sympathy for Ten Hag and a desire to see the club return to its former glory. However, he acknowledged that this would be a challenging task unless Manchester United can show more consistency and resilience, especially in big games.

Keane warned that without a more stable and convincing league campaign, Manchester United could become known as a team capable of occasional cup successes but lacking the depth and consistency needed to challenge for the Premier League title—a fate that no fan would want to accept. His analysis serves as a call to action for Ten Hag and his players to restore Manchester United to its former stature.