Liverpool scored twice in the dying minutes of the first half against Manchester United and Roy Keane was furious with the Red Devils' defense.
Manchester United looked set to lead 1-0 at the break in their FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool. However, the Reds scored twice in three minutes just before half-time to take the lead. Former Manchester United legend Keane has criticized the Mancunian team and targeted Marcus Rashford in particular.
Speaking with ITV at half-time, Keane said: “That's the biggest worry for United throughout this season, they're so open, especially in midfield. They need someone to defend, that's called game management. They need someone to set up and try to protect all four defenders, that's called game management. of the game, so as not to miss opportunities. »
Too loose pressing
“We felt Liverpool were stronger, but United need to find someone to try to protect the rearguard, to manage the game, to give away chances. It is not good to be in numbers if you are not aggressive, you have to be aggressive in your game,” added Keane, targeting Rashford: “ The intensity of the attacking players… Rashford, my god, you're talking about an FA Cup quarter-final, going towards people, attacking them, it's way too easy for Liverpool, way too simple, the players are taking touches , go towards him. »
“You have to be aggressive in your game. United trying to play from behind in stoppage time, it’s criminal”. United have struggled enormously defensively in all competitions and have conceded 52 goals since the start of the season. Erik ten Hag's men also faced a lot of criticism for their management of the game, as they failed on several occasions while in a dominant position.
