Roy Keane has criticised Amad Diallo following Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, accusing the forward of getting shoved off the ball ‘like a child’.
Keane’s Criticism of Diallo and United’s Defending
Luke Shaw scored in the fifth minute for United. Shortly after half-time, Morato then headed home an exquisite cross from Elliot Anderson to make it all square at Old Trafford.
Dissecting the match in the Sky Sports studio, Keane said the contest was a combination of ‘really good attacking play’ and ‘really poor defending’ from both teams. Keane was particularly unimpressed by Amad’s defending in the build-up to Morato’s header.
‘Fantastic, absolutely amazing from Elliot Anderson,’ Keane said.
‘Really poor from United here. Amad Diallo, like a child, getting knocked off the ball.
‘But once Anderson gets it on the half turn and he looks around, you’re thinking [it’s bad news for United]. As soon as it leaves his foot you know United are in trouble.
‘Morato in the six-yard box, just needs to get good contact on it.’
Keane then turned his attentions to Morgan Gibbs-White’s goal to make it 3-2, blasting the players for failing to ‘make a decision’ despite ‘having bodies back’.
‘We saw some really good attacking play but also some really poor defending again from United,’ he explained.
‘They have the bodies back but nobody actually making a decision.
‘Lovely finish from Gibbs-White, sharp and crisp. Very good.’
Controversy Over Cunha’s Goal
Matheus Cunha restored the hosts’ advantage moments after Morato’s goal. Referee Michael Salisbury decided to stick with his initial decision despite being sent to the screen by VAR Matthew Donohue for a possible handball.
Gary Neville called the decision to award Cunha’s goal ‘ridiculous’ on Sky Sports’ commentary.
‘We’re confused ourselves, especially when the referee gets asked to go and look at the screen,’ Keane said of the decision.
‘To give it… ex-footballers will all be saying the same: it’s handball. And I don’t think anyone would have complained about it.
‘But the referee has made the decision’
United’s Victory and Final Day Fixture
Bryan Mbeumo further increased the deficit in the 76th minute, assisted by Bruno Fernandes. Forest responded through Morgan Gibbs-White, setting up a nervy finish. United held firm to ensure they will finish the Premier League campaign in third place.
The Red Devils will look to pick up where they left off on the final day of the season when they lock horns with Brighton at the Amex Stadium.