Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has delivered a stinging critique of Christian Eriksen, sparing no words in his latest comments about the Danish midfielder.
Keane, renowned for his blunt and forthright style as a pundit, didn’t hold back during his appearance on the Overlap’s ‘Stick to Football’ show, where he labelled Eriksen a “fool” for his recent remarks.
Keane’s disdain stems from Eriksen’s post-match comments following Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with FC Twente, in which the experienced playmaker acknowledged that their opponents “wanted it more.”
For a figure like Keane, whose career was built on unrelenting competitiveness, such an admission was unthinkable, particularly from a seasoned international with years of experience at the highest level.
“Eriksen’s an experienced international player. Vastly experienced,” Keane remarked, as quoted by SportBIBLE.
“He’s back in the United team in the last few weeks because the manager says he’s doing well in training.
“He’s coming out after the game a couple of weeks ago, and he actually said [they wanted it more].
“Even if you feel that and it hasn’t happened where you felt than you, you don’t bloody say it, do you? You fool.”
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Eriksen’s honest post-match reflection, though intended to offer insight into the team’s shortcomings, only fueled criticism.
“They looked like they wanted it more than us and that can’t be right.”
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According to Footboom, the midfielder admitted the squad failed to meet expectations and conceded that the opposition showed more determination—an admission that deeply irritated Keane.
