Roy Keane has accused Manchester United's stars of 'throwing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under the bus'.
Solskjaer's tenure as United manager came to an end last weekend following a series of disappointing performances this season, with the 4-1 defeat away to Watford proving to be the final straw for the Norwegian.
Former United midfielder Keane believes that the United players didn't do enough to keep Solskjaer in the job and added that they need to improve significantly if they are going to challenge for major honours.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane said: 'They're not working as hard as the three teams at the top who are brilliant, have a lot of talent. Marcus said we have to take responsibility, these players don't. It's too late, the damage is done.
'Leopards don't change their spots. Man United have talented players, particularly in possession, but these players don't run, they don't work as a team, they work as individuals. That's not enough to win the big prizes.
'I don't know what's going on on the training pitch but the signs are they don't work hard enough. When they get interviewed after games they're like robots. Maybe Ole was too friendly with them because these lads have done what I predicted and they've thrown him under the bus.'
Keane was also heavily critical of the work-rate of some of United's players, stating that Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba don't do enough running when they don't have the ball.
Keane said: 'If it was just about in possession, I'd still be playing. There's nothing new there. The biggest thing is getting players to run, Ronaldo, Fernandes, Pogba, they've stopped running out of possession. They have to improve on set-pieces of course.'
United beat Villarreal 2-0 in their first game since Solskjaer's departure and they will be looking to produce an impressive display when they face Chelsea away on Sunday, with Michael Carrick remaining in temporary charge.
Ralf Rangnick is set to manage United until the end of the season but he is likely to face a considerable challenge in terms of getting the team to work as a unit.
Despite the undoubted quality he possesses, concerns have been raised regarding Ronaldo's lack of tracking back.
United go into the game against Chelsea in ninth place in the Premier League and they have another high-profile encounter to come on Thursday when they take on Arsenal.
It is clear that United have some talented players at their disposal, with the likes of Ronaldo, Fernandes and Pogba capable of excelling while at their best. Players such as Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho also have much talent, but it is clear that United require greater cohesion.
Rangnick could help to improve matters if he can implement his philosophy and issue clear instructions to the players, something which didn't appear to be happening under Solskjaer.
fabckmnoz
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Yes, they dont run as much as they user to, when CR7 is playing..
Tewdklnos
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I still blame them for not doing that Earlier, the clueless man got 𝐔𝐭𝐝 into this big mess
muhdiksy
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Fred is sick look at the chance he had so selfish
Finally some points out. Fred should be benched plz
SMHellas
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If Ole was a great manager then it would not have happened so easily. Get over yourself Keano
Kioeioptu
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Ronaldo abruptly ended ole dream, take a look at Chelsea game and decipher why critics say ronaldo killed ole reign!!!
Luzamnouy
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He isn't what you think he is a United legend but not a good manager he lost the dressing room because he ended up losing so many points. SHUT UP okay Roy the kill er.
edwardbuad
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Roy Keane accusation is baseless ,it was Ole Gunnar who intentionally dived under the bus . He was clueless and was hiding behind the blind man called Ed Rottenwood .
U.S.A8806339
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Fred is sick look at the chance he had so selfish
candekrt
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Says Roy keane the failed Midfielder who couldn't take his country to the world cup🤮
U.S.A8806339
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Why carrick give Bruno the captain arm band instead of Dea ? So far he is our best player this season so what’s carrick issue ? He will soon go
Tazbdimpsy
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How about Mourinho ?
U.S.A8806339
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Why carrick rest Ronaldo he trying to look for fames I wish him luck let’s hope it doesn’t back fire on him imagine you leaving your best player on the bench 👿
jezabdnpyz
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The Clueless One Should Be Long Gone.., Expecially After That 5️⃣-0️⃣ Humiliation Defeat At OT. No One Can Save Him After All His Clueless Guidance.. Mistreatment Of Players And Favoritism Towards Certain Players. Did Roy Keane Say The Same Thing When Mourinho Received The Same Treatment?!! So He Should Just STOP Blaming The Players.., Solskjaer Deserved The Exit, Wish It Could Be Earlier.
Edwan152
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leta see whats happen after ole ... some of players at United are rubbish .. demanding but play like stupid
vidikmotyz
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wasn't this guy bad mouthing OGS not so long ago? wow. reason y I don't like this guy
Fepcemosyz
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It all started when Cr7 came in We won the first three matches of the season before CR7 came ,they all needed to play to Ronaldo strength and it’s not all the players that’s willing to do so bc some of them doesn’t like how all the rules in the club changed when he came e.g their pre match meal was changed to Ronaldo taste bc he’s a superstar and ole also don’t wanna play to CR7 strength bc it will cause havoc if he leaves I think the board is the problem of Manchester United
And also Ronaldo only make a suggestion about the meal. It was not taken into consideration
Fepcemosyz
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We never won our first three matches in the season. See how woefully we played against Southampton and Wolves. Ronaldo wasn't there. We have always been playing like this, relying on individial brilliant. The coming of Ronaldo just raised the expectations.
mzeereal
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That is the best.. 😂 We don't need Ole
Juzborsuy
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Nice Cr7 Ronaldo today 3
Supbdnotyz
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Ole cost us nothing let him alone blame and go in peace what a manager with no morale on stand during match progress and l just don't know if he stands and shouts during training sessions Rest in well Mr Norwegian
yonalrsuyz
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They just lost the Red Devil’s “DNA”
Frizzer23
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Roy kean should just shut up you chatting too much now and I'm sure you can't manage the team either.ole didn't know what he was doing but you chatting because he is a club legend
GunnArs
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well running around like headless chicken doesn’t help either, it’s just frustrating and if you don’t have clear tactics how to approach a game it ends like this. sure the players could have done better but ole should have done much better! ☝️
ritam
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a person who known most for his antics with vieira instead of his footbal..
yetlmrsy
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ole is a gambling know nothing.
Harnandez080
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it's all Ronaldo fault and his stupid fans
ur father is very stupid
caobdeilny
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he calls names Ronaldo, Fernandez nd Pogba.
1ngram4
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Did you say Fernandes stopped running out of possession??
cekeipr
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you are talking nonsense. Ole does not know wat he was doing
SamiEthioMale
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he very weak himself he don't know his best XI 11 he is confused
Miockmnt
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Ferguson has hairdryer treatment while solskjaer has a massage parlour to massage his players 🤣
roteiopsz
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just say the name: Ronaldo and co and stop beating around the bush
yaymnstu
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Hé is correct.
bazcenprsz
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I completely agree with you
Red_Devil_United
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why can't you speak out after the match bro?
Why are you replying to a visitor? 🙂
wewabopuyz
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Now its not the tactics anymore 🤔🤔🤔 they said that he don’t have tactics
Vowcilt
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goat
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Vowcilt
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if everybody understand well ...he was talking to Ronaldo very clear he just don't want to say a name
AJstyles10
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it's all Ronaldo fault and his stupid fans
jogares
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I LOVE OLE BYYYYYY MY LOVE
MelroseMalone
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Agree! sometimes u have to slap those lazy bloody players on the head to get things done
MichaelFroliam
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goat
suyknsuy
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Ole I'ms you so much
ephraimpara_21
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This lineup of starting with Fred and Chelsea came in with pressure piss me off, really I person I hate Fred if he is not sold out I will leave supporting Utd
why can't you speak out after the match bro?
Bruno678
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It all started when Cr7 came in We won the first three matches of the season before CR7 came ,they all needed to play to Ronaldo strength and it’s not all the players that’s willing to do so bc some of them doesn’t like how all the rules in the club changed when he came e.g their pre match meal was changed to Ronaldo taste bc he’s a superstar and ole also don’t wanna play to CR7 strength bc it will cause havoc if he leaves I think the board is the problem of Manchester United
ephraimpara_21
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I blame u too Mr Keane and your pundits teamates
taeckmny
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💯% true
vuccepsuyz
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This lineup of starting with Fred and Chelsea came in with pressure piss me off, really I person I hate Fred if he is not sold out I will leave supporting Utd
KingRogers7
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Ole was poor tactically period.