BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticized a player’s performance, stating it is detrimental to the team’s chemistry. He described the gameplay as sloppy and disappointing, urging the team to keep him on the bench before it’s too late. Keane suggested that Manchester United should consider sidelining this 5/10 rated player, who had fewer touches than Onana, following a poor performance against Tottenham Hotspur.

Roy Keane has launched a stinging criticism of Marcus Rashford following Manchester United’s lackluster performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Known for his blunt assessments, the former United captain didn’t hold back, expressing significant doubts over Rashford’s current form. Once seen as a key figure in United’s attack, Rashford now finds himself under fire from both fans and pundits, with Keane leading the charge.

In his post-match analysis, Keane highlighted Rashford’s disappointing display, calling his performance “sloppy” and suggesting that his presence on the pitch was detrimental to the team’s chemistry. “His gameplay was quite disappointing,” said Keane, advocating for the winger to be benched until he improves.

Rashford’s impact during the game was minimal, as reflected by a low match rating of 5/10, and a concerning statistic that revealed he had fewer touches than goalkeeper André Onana. Keane’s frustration stemmed from how out of sync Rashford appeared with the rest of the squad, far below the expectations set for a player of his experience and stature.

Keane also questioned Rashford’s attitude, criticizing his apparent lack of urgency and interest. According to Keane, this disinterest is becoming more frequent, which is worrying for a player meant to lead United’s attack. “This is Marcus Rashford, and what we saw was someone who wasn’t involved or working hard enough. It was a performance that dragged the whole team down,” Keane added.

His remarks have sparked debate among fans, many of whom share Keane’s concerns about Rashford’s dip in form. While some still have faith in the forward and hope he can rediscover his previous brilliance, others echo Keane’s sentiment and believe that it may be time to drop Rashford in favor of emerging talents like Alejandro Garnacho or Rasmus Højlund.

As Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag faces mounting pressure, he now has to make a tough decision: continue to back Rashford, hoping he finds his form, or bench him to give others a chance.

Ten Hag has shown a willingness to make bold decisions in the past, but Rashford’s standing at the club makes the decision even more complex. With a string of crucial fixtures ahead, United cannot afford underperforming players, and Rashford will need to quickly improve to retain his spot in the starting XI.