Jose Mourinho has advised Ruben Amorim to stop playing ONE particular Man United’s player or get sacked by January.
Roy Keane did not hold back in his scathing critique of Manchester United’s uninspiring 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, pointing out their inability to capitalize on an early lead and their overly cautious tactics after going ahead. Speaking on Sky Sports, the former United captain voiced his frustration with the team’s passive approach, suggesting they missed a prime opportunity to give Rúben Amorim’s managerial era a strong start.
United had a promising opening at Portman Road, with Marcus Rashford finding the back of the net just two minutes in, thanks to a pinpoint cross from Amad Diallo. The early goal seemed to signal a statement of intent under Amorim. However, Ipswich gradually gained control, with Andre Onana pulling off a stunning save to deny Liam Delap. The hosts’ persistence paid off when Omari Hutchinson equalized through a deflected shot just before halftime.
While Keane acknowledged the bright start, he did not shy away from criticizing United’s inability to maintain their momentum.
“That’s exactly how you’d want to start—scoring in the first minute,” Keane observed. “Rashford gets the goal, though it’s debatable whether he struck it cleanly, and there’s a question mark over Ipswich’s goalkeeper. But this is what good wing-back play can deliver—a great way to set the tone.”
However, Keane’s praise quickly turned into sharp criticism as he dissected United’s performance after the goal.
“What happened next? Absolutely nothing,” Keane stated. “Ipswich deserved their equalizer. United had the ideal start, but then they just sat back. I kept wondering, what are they waiting for? Go at Ipswich, put them on the back foot. Instead, they retreated, practically inviting Ipswich to take the initiative, giving them all the encouragement they needed.”
Keane’s analysis spotlighted a familiar problem for United: a lack of consistency and the determination to control games. While Amorim’s reign has only just begun, Keane’s remarks serve as a sharp reminder of the high expectations at a club eager to reclaim its status as a football powerhouse.
