Manchester United legend Roy Keane has launched a fierce assault on striker Anthony Martial, suggesting he’s higher off taking part in in a decrease division. His feedback got here a day after the Crimson Devils had been convincingly overwhelmed 1-0 by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday, December 2.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect had been put within the blender by the Magpies as Anthony Gordon’s Fifty fifth-minute objective was sufficient to seal all three factors for the house aspect. The scoreline did little to color the total image as Newcastle had 59% possession and 22 photographs in complete in comparison with Manchester United’s 41% possession and eight photographs.
Whereas practically the total squad struggled to get something occurring the pitch, Keane singled out Martial for his poor efficiency. He advised Sky Sports activities (by way of METRO):
“We mention Martial… we forgive Martial because he scores a goal every 14 years. But let me tell you when at Newcastle under pressure, we get that ball into you, you better get hold of that ball to get us up the pitch and a bit of breathing space.”
He added:
“He’s touching balls off and gives the ball away cheaply. You may as well go down the leagues. Man United have been trying to get rid of him a few years ago. You judge Man United on what they do in the big matches. If you can’t deal with that, maybe you’re not a Man United player.”
Throughout his 61 minutes on the pitch, he accomplished simply 9 out of 13 passes with an accuracy of 69%. He additionally had zero photographs on objective, created zero probabilities, and misplaced six duels.
The Manchester United ahead has struggled with accidents and kind this season, scoring two targets and offering two assists in 18 appearances throughout all competitions.
Who do Manchester United face subsequent?
Manchester United will likely be wanting to bounce again to successful methods after a tricky loss at Newcastle on Saturday. They are going to subsequent be again in motion in opposition to Chelsea within the Premier League at Outdated Trafford on Wednesday, December 6.
The Crimson Devils have had a combined season within the Premier League, having gained eight video games and misplaced six. They’re at present seventh with 24 factors from 14 video games, 9 factors behind leaders Arsenal. Nonetheless, they’re 5 factors forward of Tenth-placed Chelsea.
Manchester United have struggled to achieve the highs of final season within the present marketing campaign. Along with their poor model of play, they’ve already been knocked out of the EFL Cup.
To make issues worse, they’re on the backside of their group within the UEFA Champions League and will fail to even make the Europa League in the event that they lose to Bayern Munich on December 12.
