Roy Keene doubled criticism of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw after the match after hitting the defender during a halftime analysis. Keene was impressed by Shaw’s defense towards the opening goal when he lost 3-0 to Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Reuben Amorim’s side scored their first Premier League goal since January in the 18th minute, heading for the cross from Jeremy Doc.
Shaw was criticized for allowing Doc to easily divert him before delivering the cross, but Bruno Fernandez was scrutinized for having Foden gained space. Keene after the Sky Sports match did not contain his criticism of the show. “United is throwing money. If these are great coaches, then you’re just a few of the decisions: ‘When are you going to coach these players to make these players better?’ That’s all just wrong,” the United legend said.
“Show is an international footballer because it’s his first goal. To get him to catch him like that. I think Shaw has been away from murder for years at United.
“We’ve made excuses and then he’s getting some games under his belt and he’s making the decision not to want to tackle people.”
During the halftime analysis, Keene criticized Shaw’s role in City’s opening goal, saying, “It’s very good from City, Doc and Foden. The timing isn’t too perfect, but it’s a defense of United.
“He has hundreds of games under his belt. He’s not positioning his body correctly. It’s like he throws a towel.
“We know people can get away behind Bruno. It’s been going on for years. But my goodness is, even before that, you have two midfielders – they’re too square. One takes them out. It’s too easy. The show throws a towel there.”
