Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has expressed his fears that the club may not have reached its lowest point yet. He believes that the standard of the club has been on a steady decline for years and could potentially reach new depths this season.
Manchester United currently sits at 15th place in the Premier League. This position comes ahead of their Sunday afternoon clash with Arsenal. Despite having a reputation as one of England's top football clubs, their performance this season has been less than stellar.
Keane thinks that there is potential for further decline in Manchester United’s performance this season. His comments come after what he describes as a 'miserable' season so far for The Red Devils.
Impact of new management
The arrival of Ruben Amorim as manager was expected to bring about positive changes and perhaps even a resurgence in form for Man Utd. However, according to Keane, Amorim hasn't had the 'new manager bounce' many fans and pundits might have anticipated.
Roy Keane, Manchester United legend, said:
'We always talk about giving managers time, but you can't keep losing football matches either. And I can say that for most clubs, if you're losing week in week out, they'll be doubts in the dressing room. Players will be looking at the manager and thinking "What are you bringing to the party?'
'And when there's been literally no reaction after coming into the club, well that's a bit worrying. The standards of the club have been dropping for a number of years, and have they reached rock bottom? Maybe there's a bit to go yet...'
Keane also highlighted another issue - doubts within the dressing room due to consistent losses. He believes that if any club is losing week in week out, it will inevitably lead to doubts among players regarding their manager's capabilities. Roy Keane fears that Manchester United could still reach new lows after what has already been a disappointing season so far. The club's Premier League standings, coupled with doubts in the dressing room and a lack of impact from new manager Ruben Amorim, are all factors contributing to Keane's concerns.
