Manchester United were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, and Roy Keane did not hold back in his analysis of the performance.
The former United captain criticised the impact of one substitute who struggled to influence the game after coming off the bench.
United had taken the lead through Diogo Dalot, raising hopes of a much-needed win.
But a second-half equaliser from Soungoutou Magassa ensured West Ham walked away with a point.
Ruben Amorim made several changes in an attempt to regain control after the goal, but the alterations failed to improve United’s rhythm.
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Keane was particularly unimpressed with the energy and presence from one of the introduced players.
The Portuguese manager saw his side dominate spells of possession but lacked the sharpness in the final third.
Keane questioned the squad’s overall depth and mentality in pressure moments.
Keane Questions United’s Mentality After Dropped Points
Speaking on Sky Sports, the ex-midfielder said United lacked the intensity needed to close out games, especially against teams near the bottom of the table.
He insisted that players must handle pressure better if they want to compete at the top level, reports MEN.
Gary Neville echoed similar concerns, criticising United’s lack of urgency in the closing stages. He highlighted the absence of the trademark “all-out push” that defined previous United sides in tight matches.
The home crowd voiced their frustration with boos as the final whistle sounded. United now sit eighth in the Premier League, two points off the Champions League places.
Their next match is away to Wolves, who are bottom of the league and without a win. With pressure mounting, anything less than three points will deepen scrutiny on Amorim’s team.
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