Manchester United’s match against Chelsea slightly shocked Roy Keane. In that match, Keane did not expect Michael Carrick to bench Cristiano Ronaldo. According to him, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United not to be a backup like that.
In the match which was held at Stamford Bridge, United managed to hold the hosts to a 1-1 draw. Ronaldo was not included in the starting lineup, and only played in the 64th minute replacing Jadon Sancho who scored a goal in that match.
Man Utd interim manager Michael Carrick says he is “disappointed” to have drawn with Chelsea, while Roy Keane has questioned #MUFC‘s recruitment within the club.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 28, 2021
“Ronaldo is not a player to be left on the bench. Maybe he’s cold from just sitting there. Ronaldo didn’t come back to Manchester United to sit on the bench,” Keane said as quoted by Goal.
? “I disagree with everything he said in that interview.”
Roy Keane blasts Michael Carrick’s post-match interview for his words about having a plan and being proud of the Man United team pic.twitter.com/9xXLLaRojQ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 28, 2021
“Why Carrick tried to give him a high five, I don’t understand. Let him go straight to the locker room, because it’s not wrong if he feels upset,” he added.
“He is a world class player. His stats are also good since his return to this club, he’s scored goals and also assisted. Ronaldo should be in the starting lineup.”
