Gary Neville ‘objects’ to Roy Keane comment after brutal assessment of Man Utd star | Football
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Roy Keane criticised Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko, comparing him to Ryanair for his recent performances, following the striker’s last-minute equaliser against West Ham on Tuesday night. Gary Neville defended Sesko, highlighting the quality of the goal. Sesko, signed for £74 million from RB Leipzig last summer, has scored seven goals in 23 appearances this season.
Roy Keane has delivered a harsh critique of Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko, likening his performances to the low-cost airline Ryanair. This comment came during a discussion on the latest episode of The Overlap, following Sesko’s last-minute equaliser against West Ham United on Tuesday night, which marked his fifth goal in six appearances.
Despite struggling for consistent starting opportunities under manager Michael Carrick since his £74 million move from RB Leipzig last summer, Benjamin Sesko has shown signs of improvement with seven goals in 23 matches. Keane’s critical remarks came as he stressed that merely meeting expectations at Manchester United should not be a source of pride.
Keane likened Sesko’s goal against West Ham to Ryanair’s practice of celebrating punctual flights, stating, “Sorry, but is that what he’s supposed to do?” He expressed frustration over the low standards he perceives, saying, “If a flight’s on time, everyone’s f*****g laughing and joking, but usually you’re going to be two hours late.”
Gary Neville, a former Manchester United captain, responded by defending Sesko’s talent, insisting that the striker’s recent goal was far from ordinary. “I would see that goal scored one in 25 from that position ahead of the near post,” he commented, describing it as “an exceptional goal.”
Meanwhile, Keane also offered a more positive assessment of Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres, claiming he is meeting expectations at the club, contrasting his view of Sesko. The focus now shifts to Manchester United’s next match as they seek to improve their standings.