"Keep your manager in the job for another couple of weeks at least" – Roy Keane hits out at Manchester United star after Chelsea draw
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hit out at Diogo Dalot following the Red Devils' recent 1-1 Premier League draw against Chelsea.
Dalot, who was booked in the clash against Chelsea earlier on Sunday (November 3), was the talk of the town last week. He failed to score in an open goal in the Red Devils' 2-1 loss at West Ham United on October 27 – a day before former manager Erik ten Hag's sacking.
After the end of Manchester United's clash against Chelsea at Old Trafford, Keane was critical of the Red Devils players' poor finishing. Singling out Dalot, he said (h/t Metro):
"You have to get hold of these lads. Hit the target, these are big chances. These are top quality players missing open goals. Dalot missed a chance last week and people keep telling me he's a good player. Put the ball in the back of net, keep your manager in the job for another couple of weeks at least."
Dalot, 25, has started all 16 of his overall appearances for Manchester United this campaign. He has yet to find the back of the net for his club and has provided two assists in all competitions so far this season.
The full-back will next be in action in the Red Devils' UEFA Europa League match against PAOK at Old Trafford on Thursday (November 7).
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After the end of his former team's league contest against Chelsea, Roy Keane was asked to comment on Bruno Fernandes' recent apology to Erik ten Hag. He replied (h/t Metro):
"Too little, too late. Listen, these are always awkward interviews but I wouldn't have much time and patience for a player to say: 'Listen, sorry we've let you down’. Too little, too late. You're judged by what you do on the pitch and I don't think Bruno has done enough in a lot of the games where he didn't show that leadership."
Keane, who represented Manchester United from 1993 to 2005, added:
"I don't think Bruno has done enough as a captain of Manchester United over the last year to help the manager out. Far from it. The proof's there with all the results. Not just on to Bruno, of course, but I don't think he showed enough leadership skills when the going got tough with some of the performances. I don’t think Bruno should be too proud of himself of what's happened to Ten Hag."
Fernandes, who scored the opener against Chelsea, failed to net a goal in 13 total appearances under Ten Hag in the ongoing 2024-25 term.
Since Ten Hag's dismissal, Fernandes has scored thrice in two matches.