- Roy Keane praised Manchester United for the passion they showed on Sunday
- However, he criticized their inconsistency and said that more should be presented
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Roy Keane has delivered a mixed verdict on Manchester United's performance in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, praising their passion but criticizing their inconsistency.
The former United captain was impressed by the team's intensity and passion at Anfield on Sunday night, but warned they must show the same drive in every game.
Keane, who has been particularly vocal about the club's lackluster form in recent years, said the Red Devils “can't just pick and choose when you want to turn up when you're Man United”.
He went on to suggest that the team lacked “honesty” and suggested that something was “wrong” given that they are not achieving the same level of performance on a weekly basis.
Speaking after the match, Keane said: “We've seen these performances from them before, but the problem is they don't do it week in, week out.” They are very inconsistent. See the league standings and goals against. It's so bad it's unbelievable.
'You ask for honesty from your group of players… but I don't think this group of players is honest. “If you’re not putting on a performance week after week, something’s wrong.”
Roy Keane has delivered a mixed verdict on Manchester United's performance in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, praising their passion but criticizing their inconsistency.
The former Manchester United captain was impressed by the team's intensity and passion at Anfield on Sunday night, but warned they must show the same enthusiasm in every game.
Manchester United fought back and got a point against Liverpool after Amad Diallo's equalizer.
He continued and added: 'But look, it was a surprise to me. They appeared. They showed a little passion. They did it at City recently. You can't just choose when you want to appear when you're Man United.
Keane continued: 'The key is to show up to every game with that passion and that quality. What we saw tonight. They have to back it up. “They have to beat Arsenal in the cup.”
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge also commented on the Premier League clash between the two rivals, highlighting the quality United can bring under Ruben Amorim's system.
“Slot said United have the talent,” Sturridge began. 'Today they have shown their true colors in terms of the coach's system. “They performed at a level they can be proud of and the coach can be proud.”
However, he echoed Keane's concerns about consistency. “When you play against inferior teams and you are expected to get the results, you have to eliminate those teams,” he added.
United, who had been under scrutiny for their poor form this season, put in a spirited display.
Lisandro Martínez opened the scoring after taking advantage of a Liverpool defensive error, but the hosts responded with a goal from Cody Gakpo and a penalty from Mohamed Salah.
Substitute Amad Diallo's late equalizer saved a point for United in what was one of their best performances of the campaign. However, Harry Maguire was guilty of missing a sitter in the final moment of the game.
Mohamed Salah scores a brilliant penalty to put the league leaders ahead at Anfield
But Diallo forced a part of the spoils after touching a low center from Alejandro Garnacho.
Keane, who has been particularly vocal about the club's lackluster form in recent years, said the Red Devils “can't just pick and choose when you want to turn up when you're Man United”.
The draw leaves Manchester United languishing in 14th place, 23 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Amorim has faced increasing pressure but this spirited performance offers some hope ahead of their FA Cup clash against Arsenal.
However, Keane has made it clear that “United should not get too excited” as the Red Devils must prove that Sunday night's performance was not a one-off but a turnaround.
Keane said: “You look at the league table and the goals conceded are very bad.” There is the possibility of doing it well. There is no need to panic for Liverpool. “United shouldn't get too excited.”
